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KV05 KHX

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,386 mi
Last recorded145,386 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 KHX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023 145,386 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 139,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 139,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,988 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 132,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 121,073 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 119,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2018 119,395 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 118,499 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 118,450 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 117,895 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 117,895 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 116,087 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 116,052 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,793 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 108,442 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,110 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 104,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,022 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,292 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,065 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,393 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 KHX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KV05 KHX, 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 KHX registered?

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

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