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KR55 HWZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,439 mi
Last recorded118,439 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,439 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 112,206 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fog light Damaged/Missing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 102,557 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 102,555 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyrewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) just within limits ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,735 miles

Nearside front fog light missing

Fail 10 Feb 2022 94,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front fog light missing

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,861 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,132 miles

Nearside Front damaged/lower fog lamp missing

TESTED WET WEATHER

Fail 15 Jan 2020 82,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front damaged/lower fog lamp missing

TESTED WET WEATHER

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,297 miles

n/s/f wing and bumper and n/s/f front light missing and body work damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2019 81,234 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wing and bumper and n/s/f front light missing and body work damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2018 76,266 miles

eml on

undertrays fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing heavy (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small cuts outer tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and badly perished on inner tyre walls (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,285 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 62,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,801 miles

eml on

Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,801 miles

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

EML on

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,886 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 53,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

em light on

n/s/r tyre under inflatted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,733 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,052 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 48,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,180 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,884 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 38,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 27,970 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HWZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

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

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