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BN05 ZFK

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,561 mi
Last recorded167,561 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 167,561 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 167,561 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 151,480 miles

parking brake slight travel-wishbone bushes perished-n/s/r/ tyre on limit-front pads worn low-n/s/f/ inner cv boot deteriorated-n/s/r/ brake disc scored-n/s/r/ shocker damp

x2 front flexis deteriorated slightly-o/s/f/ cv boot deteriorated slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2019 151,480 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure catch deteriated (3.1 (c))

Brake hose excessively damaged n/s/f/ cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively damaged o/s/f/ cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator not working o/s/f/ (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f/ (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp insecure offside (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f/ front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f/ front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f/ tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f/ tyre cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

parking brake slight travel-wishbone bushes perished-n/s/r/ tyre on limit-front pads worn low-n/s/f/ inner cv boot deteriorated-n/s/r/ brake disc scored-n/s/r/ shocker damp

Pass 15 Mar 2018 138,965 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light indicating a fault

Pass 10 Mar 2017 133,485 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 127,828 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult

Fail 11 Mar 2016 127,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult

Pass 29 Jan 2015 121,881 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 121,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,323 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,904 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,551 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 105,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 100,861 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 100,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,207 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 93,882 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 93,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 74,229 miles

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)

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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BN05 ZFK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN05 ZFK, 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 BN05 ZFK registered?

BN05 ZFK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BN05 ZFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 ZFK shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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