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SB55 KTT

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,004 mi
Last recorded80,004 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 KTT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,004 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 80,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 56,350 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,630 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 51,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder split to excess (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged - not reaching plys

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 43,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 43,273 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,357 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 31,287 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,513 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 15,211 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,474 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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SB55 KTT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey 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 SB55 KTT, 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 SB55 KTT registered?

SB55 KTT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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