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KP55 HKG

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,630 mi
Last recorded153,630 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 HKG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 153,630 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 149,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake only just meets requiment

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 149,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside handbrake only just meets requiment

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 141,579 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,459 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 123,105 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 110,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,309 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 92,081 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2012 91,883 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 83,091 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 132,647 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 123,895 miles

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

front screen chipped

Fail 6 Oct 2008 123,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front screen chipped

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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KP55 HKG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP55 HKG, 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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How do I check the history of KP55 HKG?

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What year was KP55 HKG registered?

KP55 HKG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is KP55 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 HKG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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