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KU55 HZB

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,770 mi
Last recorded164,770 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 HZB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 164,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 147,957 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2018 147,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front shock absorber corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2017 136,462 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges bald, tread 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 136,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges bald, tread 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 109,685 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer boots, inner mounts (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 109,685 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer boots, inner mounts (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 19 Oct 2015 82,945 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

oil leak

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 25 Oct 2014 75,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsf tyre perrished.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,557 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsf tyre perrished.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,929 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's worn,some corrosion inner faces

tyre pressures

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,418 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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KU55 HZB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KU55 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

KU55 HZB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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