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KV05 KHJ

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,746 mi
Last recorded69,746 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 KHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 69,746 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 62,770 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 61,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,894 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 40,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 May 2011 28,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,956 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,840 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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KV05 KHJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KV05 KHJ, 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 KV05 KHJ registered?

KV05 KHJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is KV05 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 KHJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV05 KHJ have outstanding finance?

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