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KP55 VZT

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,732 mi
Last recorded145,732 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 VZT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 145,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Deteriorated But Not Leaking.

Pass 27 Nov 2024 138,225 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 132,173 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,321 miles

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

oil around boost hoses

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,834 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 117,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,614 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,170 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 109,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 102,383 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 102,383 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 93,245 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 95,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,316 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 87,316 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,335 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,335 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,443 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 63,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,982 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2012 55,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,635 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,090 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 18,090 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VZT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP55 VZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP55 VZT?

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What year was KP55 VZT registered?

KP55 VZT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is KP55 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 VZT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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