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HK55 AZT

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,874 mi
Last recorded140,874 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 AZT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 140,874 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 139,999 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 120,145 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 120,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 108,460 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 108,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 98,788 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 98,788 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 91,724 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,149 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,185 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,946 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,299 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 52,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,947 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,773 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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HK55 AZT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HK55 AZT, 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 HK55 AZT registered?

HK55 AZT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is HK55 AZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 AZT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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