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KM55 WYG

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,758 mi
Last recorded167,758 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 WYG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 167,758 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 159,784 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 159,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 150,709 miles

both front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 150,708 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

both front wipers slight smear

Pass 28 Oct 2015 141,642 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 133,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

both rear tyres going out of shape slighty

nearside rear tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 121,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,965 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes binding slightly

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,021 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,201 miles

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

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

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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KM55 WYG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KM55 WYG, 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 KM55 WYG registered?

KM55 WYG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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