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SB55 KUD

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,505 mi
Last recorded160,505 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 KUD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 160,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 141,258 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 122,848 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge advise

Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,812 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,502 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 85,502 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,478 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,047 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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SB55 KUD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB55 KUD registered?

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

Is SB55 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 KUD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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