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AK05 UNV

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,251 mi
Last recorded134,251 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UNV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 134,251 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 131,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 118,326 miles

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

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)

engine management light on

nsf tyre sidewall cut

osf tyre sidewall damaged large cut

osr tyre uneven wear possible start cords failing

tracting fault front and rear

Fail 25 Feb 2014 118,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

nsf tyre sidewall cut

osf tyre sidewall damaged large cut

osr tyre uneven wear possible start cords failing

tracting fault front and rear

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,987 miles

ex/silencer heatguard insecure rec / rep

o/side front tyre close to wear limit rec / rep

Fail 25 Feb 2013 103,987 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on rec /insp

ex/silencer heatguard insecure rec / rep

o/side front tyre close to wear limit rec / rep

Pass 4 Feb 2012 88,944 miles

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

engine mil light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,929 miles

n/s wiper blade smears windscreen.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 75,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s wiper blade smears windscreen.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,444 miles

engine management light on

oil on min

osf tyre inside sidewall rubber split

Fail 27 Feb 2010 57,444 miles

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

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

engine management light on

oil on min

osf tyre inside sidewall rubber split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,176 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,229 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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AK05 UNV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK05 UNV, 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 AK05 UNV registered?

AK05 UNV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is AK05 UNV safe to buy?

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