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KP05 UVE

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,049 mi
Last recorded131,049 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 UVE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 131,049 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under body covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 131,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2018 114,249 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 114,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,684 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 104,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,111 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2016 96,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2015 88,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Fail 25 Apr 2015 88,284 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,298 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 82,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,036 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,061 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,694 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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KP05 UVE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP05 UVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP05 UVE registered?

KP05 UVE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is KP05 UVE safe to buy?

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