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SB55 KUV

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,059 mi
Last recorded130,059 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 KUV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 130,059 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 121,302 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,115 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,194 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 102,194 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 84,649 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,979 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,396 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,433 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 53,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,835 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,593 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KUV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

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

Is SB55 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 KUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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