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KR55 XNE

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,747 mi
Last recorded76,747 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 XNE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 76,747 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive covering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met - Offside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,381 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,866 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,715 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check inner brake pads

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 XNE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR55 XNE?

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What year was KR55 XNE registered?

KR55 XNE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is KR55 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 XNE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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