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KP55 WKB

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,429 mi
Last recorded111,429 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WKB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 111,429 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 99,430 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,388 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,207 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,714 miles

Both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters show signs of leaking grease

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

Nearside rear tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators and heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover dertiorated

Offside rear brake disc and pads shows signs of over heating

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,763 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Dec 2016 81,763 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,838 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,596 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 62,596 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 47,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Fail 14 Dec 2012 47,886 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

coolant level low

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,741 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,448 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 32,448 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,214 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,603 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing/bald on inner edge(just acceptable)

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 WKB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

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

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