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KX05 ZPY

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,239 mi
Last recorded133,239 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZPY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake binding on

eml light on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,526 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 123,526 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seats folded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 114,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tailgate damaged

undertrays damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to rear tailgate

engine light on

Fail 7 Jul 2014 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to rear tailgate

engine light on

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lid excessivly damaged

eml light on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,334 miles

e m l on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,702 miles

FRONT + REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 71,702 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT + REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 60,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,695 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 48,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,221 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 33,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KX05 ZPY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KX05 ZPY, 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

How do I check the history of KX05 ZPY?

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What year was KX05 ZPY registered?

KX05 ZPY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is KX05 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX05 ZPY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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