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ST05 KVZ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,791 mi
Last recorded44,791 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 KVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 44,791 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded central ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sill area and floor ( sills covered by plastic trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s lower control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both front wings

Pass 7 Aug 2024 42,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 37,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 37,152 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,109 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 35,109 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cover sills /undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,697 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 31,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,097 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,919 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge of both front tyres worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,681 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

floor covers

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 25,442 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,372 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2011 21,250 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 18,858 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,970 miles

front tyres strong adv wearing inner edge

Pass 8 May 2008 12,988 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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ST05 KVZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ST05 KVZ, 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 ST05 KVZ registered?

ST05 KVZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is ST05 KVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 KVZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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