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KR55 HHF

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,567 mi
Last recorded169,567 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HHF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 169,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 157,258 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 132,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,846 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 83,846 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag light on

Pass 12 Nov 2011 73,783 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,466 miles

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,456 miles

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

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

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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KR55 HHF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KR55 HHF, 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 KR55 HHF registered?

KR55 HHF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is KR55 HHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 HHF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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