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KY05 EPO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,096 mi
Last recorded55,096 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 EPO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,096 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,928 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 42,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 34,028 miles

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT (205/55/16)

REAR TYRES BOLD INNER EDGES

Fail 6 Feb 2016 34,028 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT (205/55/16)

REAR TYRES BOLD INNER EDGES

Pass 31 Jan 2015 32,177 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,526 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 28,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,655 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 19,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 16,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,324 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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KY05 EPO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY05 EPO, 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 KY05 EPO registered?

KY05 EPO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KY05 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 EPO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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