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KU55 HXW

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,117 mi
Last recorded100,117 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 HXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 100,117 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,213 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 85,279 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,860 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,577 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,427 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 58,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,007 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,848 miles

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

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 HXW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HXW, 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 KU55 HXW registered?

KU55 HXW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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