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KU55 JHL

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,777 mi
Last recorded199,777 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 JHL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 199,777 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 194,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 156,400 miles

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 139,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 122,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 122,837 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

o/s rear brake disc pitted

slight bind in o/s rear brake

Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,105 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,753 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 86,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 63,096 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 JHL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHL, 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 JHL registered?

KU55 JHL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is KU55 JHL safe to buy?

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