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KU55 HSN

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,465 mi
Last recorded107,465 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 HSN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 107,465 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 95,864 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 86,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,836 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,491 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,370 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,250 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KU55 HSN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KU55 HSN, 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 KU55 HSN registered?

KU55 HSN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KU55 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 HSN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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