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KX05 ZRP

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,873 mi
Last recorded165,873 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZRP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 165,873 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre side wall also cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear rear stop lamp lens damaged but not effecting its light source

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light illuminates as a different color (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring has been fitted upside down and is currently not correctly seated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 155,762 miles

Brake servo pipe cracked

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside lags slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shallow cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 155,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo pipe cracked

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside lags slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shallow cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 145,150 miles

Offside Front Spring mounted incrrectly

Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,495 miles

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

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

parking brake force efficiencies low at 17%

Fail 13 Jun 2019 118,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

parking brake force efficiencies low at 17%

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,474 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 86,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect low left and poor pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 80,369 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,530 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 69,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,814 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 50,790 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread worn low...no tread on inside of tyre...tyre split..(advise to replace)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,529 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS BADLY PERISHED - 205/55VR16

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 43,519 miles

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

2.0 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS BADLY PERISHED - 205/55VR16

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,175 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,378 miles

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,222 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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KX05 ZRP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc 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 KX05 ZRP, 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 KX05 ZRP registered?

KX05 ZRP is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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