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KR55 HXC

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,894 mi
Last recorded86,894 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 86,894 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 86,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 80,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2015 72,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,039 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 64,039 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,059 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 61,057 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc worn inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,004 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,989 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 42,988 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,735 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,234 miles

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

front number plate becoming insecure

wipers smearing slightly

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 HXC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

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

Is KR55 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 HXC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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