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KE55 AYA

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,369 mi
Last recorded165,369 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 AYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 165,369 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 162,654 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 162,627 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at front of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at front of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level too low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One lamp is missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 160,793 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 160,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 156,036 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 156,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 141,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 129,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,372 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,153 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,009 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 94,007 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,376 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,522 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,521 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,528 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,528 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,379 miles

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

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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KE55 AYA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KE55 AYA, 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 KE55 AYA registered?

KE55 AYA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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