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KN55 VFA

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,089 mi
Last recorded154,089 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 VFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 154,089 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 154,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 129,882 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 129,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,330 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has deterioration cracks.

Fail 4 Nov 2017 110,179 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has deterioration cracks.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,859 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,263 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge no cord exposed

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 87,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge no cord exposed

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

heat shield loose over backbox

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,853 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,203 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,165 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of wear

unable to see front to rear brake or fuel pipes [above plastic trays]

unable to see nearside and offside sills[plastic covers]

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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KN55 VFA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN55 VFA, 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 KN55 VFA registered?

KN55 VFA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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