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KV05 KJJ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,989 mi
Last recorded135,989 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 KJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 135,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 129,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 120,870 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 110,163 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside front antiroll bar linkage dust cover slightly damaged.Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,421 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,516 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 74,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,808 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,135 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 32,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KJJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KJJ, 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 KJJ registered?

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

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