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KP55 WCA

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,126 mi
Last recorded132,126 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WCA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 123,356 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 123,345 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 116,298 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 105,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 105,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML indicating a fault.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,613 miles

eml on

Fail 20 Dec 2016 91,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

eml on

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,158 miles

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2015 80,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,188 miles

Childseat fitted nearside rear.

Front brake pads approaching wear limit.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Pinholing noted in nearside front outer cv gaiter.

Slight bind offside rear brake.

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 69,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Childseat fitted nearside rear.

Front brake pads approaching wear limit.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Pinholing noted in nearside front outer cv gaiter.

Slight bind offside rear brake.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2013 57,822 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,731 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,625 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 28,206 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 21 Dec 2010 28,206 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 20,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,608 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 11,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,217 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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KP55 WCA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

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

Is KP55 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 WCA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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