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KX05 ZVT

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,448 mi
Last recorded173,448 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 173,448 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 173,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 156,022 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 145,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 136,362 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)

Fail 11 May 2018 136,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 May 2017 125,285 miles

advise fan belt loose

Fail 2 May 2017 125,285 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise fan belt loose

Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,681 miles

Nearside Front Worn on edge.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,681 miles

Nearside Front Worn on edge.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 94,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,975 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,520 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 82,520 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,739 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 67,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 54,187 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,678 miles

n/s wiper poor

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,512 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 ZVT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

KX05 ZVT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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