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KX05 ZXO

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,313 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 85,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 76,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2018 70,122 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Mar 2016 55,252 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,662 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 39,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,610 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,532 miles

offside rear fog lamp lens broken

Fail 13 Feb 2012 32,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear fog lamp lens broken

Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,245 miles

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

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

nsr lamp lens has moisture in lamp.

osf fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light to rear.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 26,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nsr lamp lens has moisture in lamp.

osf fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light to rear.

osr tyre has 2 nails in tread.(205/55/v16)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,304 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 20,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZXO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

KX05 ZXO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is KX05 ZXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX05 ZXO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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