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KS55 KNF

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,069 mi
Last recorded125,069 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 KNF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 125,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,464 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 123,771 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 115,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 115,348 miles

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm and cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 91,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,943 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,991 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,293 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake pads low ,discs lipped strong advise,rear discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage seals split.

Offside,nearside front tyre low tread strong advise.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre side wall repair present

Offside rear tyre outer tyre wall perishing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,815 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal minimum and devoid of tread on inner edge,replace as soon as possible.

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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KS55 KNF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KS55 KNF, 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 KS55 KNF registered?

KS55 KNF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is KS55 KNF safe to buy?

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