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KT05 BOJ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,410 mi
Last recorded127,410 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 BOJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 127,410 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 116,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

windscreen has damaged on lower part near bondingnot effecting the road view

Fail 9 May 2015 116,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 112,318 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 112,318 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 94,080 miles

altrenator belt tensioner noisy

Fail 12 Oct 2012 94,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

air bag lamp on

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,358 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,299 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,269 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre on 1.6mm

slight play in top steering column assembly

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,943 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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KT05 BOJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KT05 BOJ, 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 KT05 BOJ registered?

KT05 BOJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is KT05 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 BOJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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