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KS05 HBK

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,630 mi
Last recorded115,630 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 115,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 112,540 miles

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

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

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

sill covers and undercovers fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 112,537 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

sill covers and undercovers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 102,756 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rears (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 81,556 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated cover missing (5.2.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 81,556 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated cover missing (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,098 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders of tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,130 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 15 May 2012 42,341 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 38,484 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,496 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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KS05 HBK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black 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 KS05 HBK, 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

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What year was KS05 HBK registered?

KS05 HBK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is KS05 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 HBK 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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