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KR55 HWB

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,524 mi
Last recorded41,524 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HWB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,524 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 41,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,260 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 34,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 15,514 miles

front discs badly corroded on inside

n/s/r back plate corroded

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 15,304 miles

ADVISE ONLY all 4 brake discs showing signs of wear & corrosion

ADVISE ONLY traction control light on

Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,556 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 HWB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

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

Is KR55 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 HWB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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