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AK55 NUU

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,760 mi
Last recorded165,760 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NUU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 165,760 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 165,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 151,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 133,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 116,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,575 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,990 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,542 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

unable to check inner brake pads

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 NUU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK55 NUU, 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 AK55 NUU registered?

AK55 NUU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is AK55 NUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 NUU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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