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KP55 WBV

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,979 mi
Last recorded95,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 95,979 miles

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

type pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,473 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,280 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

engine light on

Fail 7 Jun 2017 79,278 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

engine light on

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,021 miles

engine light on

off side rear tyre cracking

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2016 73,019 miles

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

engine light on

off side rear tyre cracking

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,025 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 67,025 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 61,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,737 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 48,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,819 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,866 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WBV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBV, 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 KP55 WBV registered?

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

Is KP55 WBV safe to buy?

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