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KS05 GXO

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

168,253 mi
Last recorded168,253 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 GXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 168,253 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 13 May 2021 168,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2020 164,346 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch/wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine MIL on

Fail 7 May 2020 164,346 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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch/wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine MIL on

engine check light on

Pass 20 Feb 2019 150,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on both sidewalls also, appears to be driven on underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 150,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on both sidewalls also, appears to be driven on underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 141,101 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 141,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,353 miles

Nearside Front back plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 126,353 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired cap broken (3.6.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 117,891 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 113,128 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 106,723 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 106,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,980 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 76,553 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 76,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,011 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 61,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside headlamp on lowest limit and will not adjust up anymore.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,231 miles

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

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

offside headlamp on lowest limit and will not adjust up anymore.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,208 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 32,187 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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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KS05 GXO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KS05 GXO, 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 KS05 GXO registered?

KS05 GXO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KS05 GXO shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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