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EX55 VKV

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,376 mi
Last recorded123,376 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VKV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 123,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,394 miles

n/s washer jet weak

o/s front tyre wear on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,334 miles

N/S Windscreen washer performance poor

Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,334 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S Windscreen washer performance poor

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,122 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,852 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,327 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,740 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,785 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,211 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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EX55 VKV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EX55 VKV, 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 EX55 VKV registered?

EX55 VKV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is EX55 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 VKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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