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CK05 VWM

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,023 mi
Last recorded94,023 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 VWM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,023 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,262 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damage

cambelt cover loose

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 1 Aug 2013 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damage

cambelt cover loose

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted n/s and o/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belts

n/s/r bodywork damage

Fail 18 Jul 2012 72,962 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted n/s and o/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belts

n/s/r bodywork damage

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,895 miles

nearside has some body damage

Fail 21 Jul 2011 61,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on tread wear indicators

nearside has some body damage

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s floor pan covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2010 52,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s floor pan covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,994 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,928 miles

near side front tyre geting low

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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CK05 VWM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 CK05 VWM, 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 CK05 VWM registered?

CK05 VWM is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is CK05 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 VWM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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