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KP55 WKH

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,325 mi
Last recorded154,325 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WKH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 154,325 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 149,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,107 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding disc is red in colour may need attention

Pass 31 Jan 2017 138,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 133,152 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 133,148 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,217 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 128,213 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,377 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2012 110,377 miles

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 99,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,097 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 78,850 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 78,038 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,942 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 WKH is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKH, 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 WKH registered?

KP55 WKH is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is KP55 WKH safe to buy?

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