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KR05 OXP

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,877 mi
Last recorded125,877 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 OXP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,141 miles

Front and rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 111,139 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both 225/45 17 Nexen (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front and rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2016 108,251 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,330 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 102,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 99,137 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 99,137 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 93,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,165 miles

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges, Replace ASAP

Fail 23 Apr 2012 83,165 miles

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

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges, Replace ASAP

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,758 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,524 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 OXP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KR05 OXP, 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 OXP registered?

KR05 OXP is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is KR05 OXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 OXP 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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