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KR54 NBX

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,517 mi
Last recorded83,517 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 NBX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2024 83,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,343 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 67,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,240 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 56,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2017 53,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,732 miles

Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2016 49,726 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,358 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,917 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 41,917 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,465 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,961 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,961 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,261 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,033 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 19,033 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,378 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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KR54 NBX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KR54 NBX, 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 KR54 NBX registered?

KR54 NBX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is KR54 NBX safe to buy?

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