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KR55 HJC

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,488 mi
Last recorded110,488 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HJC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front foglamp glass broken, both foglamps not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front foglamp glass broken, both foglamps not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,931 miles

Offside Front foglamp glass broken

Fail 13 Nov 2017 103,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front foglamp glass broken

Pass 6 Dec 2016 98,287 miles

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

all brake disc shields badly rusted

front offside foglamp glass broken, nearside foglamp not working

front tyres 4mm rear tyres 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside lamp iens

Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,763 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside lamp iens

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,337 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre 4mm, nearside rear just under 4mm

Fail 2 Dec 2014 80,335 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre 4mm, nearside rear just under 4mm

Fail 28 Nov 2013 70,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 61,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,477 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,696 miles

front wiper blades not clearing correctly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,632 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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KR55 HJC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KR55 HJC, 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 KR55 HJC registered?

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

Is KR55 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 HJC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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