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KR55 HJZ

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,835 mi
Last recorded101,835 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,835 miles

offside front tyre

windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2017 101,835 miles

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

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

offside front tyre

windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,788 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,659 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,522 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 70,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 59,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 49,384 miles

-Front and rear discs partly rusted/pitted

Fail 2 Jun 2012 49,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

-Air bag warning light stay on. -Front and rear dics partly rusted/pitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,261 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking around side walls and tread

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,288 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splitting / perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,254 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 HJZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR55 HJZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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