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GK05 WXG

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,565 mi
Last recorded135,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 WXG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 135,565 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 135,499 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,180 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 28 May 2015 122,132 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 109,128 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 109,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 95,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slightly uneven front brake application

Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,490 miles

wiper blades slightly deterioated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,021 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 61,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,250 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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GK05 WXG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GK05 WXG, 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 GK05 WXG registered?

GK05 WXG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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