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KR05 OWW

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,034 mi
Last recorded147,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 OWW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 147,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 147,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 142,363 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 141,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 131,607 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 131,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,985 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 114,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 85,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 73,045 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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KR05 OWW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR05 OWW, 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 KR05 OWW registered?

KR05 OWW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is KR05 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 OWW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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