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GJ05 ZVK

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,829 mi
Last recorded135,829 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ZVK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 135,829 miles

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

exhaust extremely corroded centre back

Fail 8 Nov 2021 135,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust extremely corroded centre back

Pass 28 Feb 2018 120,222 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 120,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 114,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,975 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 99,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,226 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,501 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,435 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,435 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,459 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,919 miles

beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

tested under wet conditions

underbody shields fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,141 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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GJ05 ZVK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ05 ZVK, 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 GJ05 ZVK registered?

GJ05 ZVK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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