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AK55 GWU

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,269 mi
Last recorded115,269 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GWU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,269 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 115,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 111,525 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 111,432 miles

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 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 107,802 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 103,731 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 103,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 99,005 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 99,005 miles

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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light is on

Fail 7 Jan 2011 94,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light is on

Pass 7 Jan 2010 88,408 miles

front washers frozzen

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK55 GWU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK55 GWU, 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 AK55 GWU registered?

AK55 GWU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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