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KU05 UHF

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,415 mi
Last recorded143,415 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 UHF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 143,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,510 miles

front o/s and n/s tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 117,257 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 117,253 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 108,478 miles

nsf tyre wearing on both edges close to limit

osf tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Mar 2013 108,476 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wearing on both edges close to limit

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 98,398 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 83,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 27 Jan 2010 72,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 59,666 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,666 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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KU05 UHF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KU05 UHF, 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 KU05 UHF?

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What year was KU05 UHF registered?

KU05 UHF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is KU05 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 UHF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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