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KU55 HXS

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,209 mi
Last recorded162,209 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 HXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 162,209 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 162,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2019 151,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,229 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,433 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,455 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,491 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 87,491 miles

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 disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,556 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,892 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,204 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 41,204 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 26,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 18,906 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 18,906 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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 HXS is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

KU55 HXS is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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