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KP55 WCN

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,245 mi
Last recorded104,245 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WCN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,245 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 104,224 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 99,099 miles

Advise under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 94,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,232 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 88,232 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs showing corrosion .

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake backing plates missing & front brake back plates showing corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2014 70,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs showing corrosion .

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake backing plates missing & front brake back plates showing corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 62,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,426 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view inner face of rear brake discs ?

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres close to wear marks

breather hose on engine damaged .

cuts in both rear tyres .

fuel filter corroded ( suggest replace before leakage occurs?)

lower engine & floor covers fitted .......unable to examine components beneath??

small tears in both rear tyres .

Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lower engine & floor covers fitted .......unable to examine components beneath ?

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2009 31,645 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,043 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 WCN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WCN, 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

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What year was KP55 WCN registered?

KP55 WCN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is KP55 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 WCN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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