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KM55 WZJ

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,596 mi
Last recorded133,596 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 WZJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 133,596 miles

advise n/s mirror damaged

advise o/s c/v boot inner clip

Fail 17 May 2019 133,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise n/s mirror damaged

advise o/s c/v boot inner clip

Pass 23 May 2018 127,836 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 115,117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2017 116,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired Not secured (3.6.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2016 111,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF & OSF (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 84,872 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 54,777 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,849 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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KM55 WZJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

KM55 WZJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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