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KV05 KHO

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,986 mi
Last recorded183,986 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 KHO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 183,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension components and prescribe area

Pass 18 Nov 2023 161,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 161,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 143,048 miles

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 141,066 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 137,534 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 137,534 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 133,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 128,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 123,178 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 123,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 112,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroding

under trays fitted some components not checked

Fail 23 May 2016 112,751 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroding

under trays fitted some components not checked

Pass 25 May 2015 103,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 100,143 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,551 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,054 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,602 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)

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

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic covering underside of vehicle.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,453 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Plastic covering underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,113 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 KHO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KHO, 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 KV05 KHO registered?

KV05 KHO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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