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KR54 MWA

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,592 mi
Last recorded120,592 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 MWA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 120,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 May 2022 120,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2021 111,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight imbalance across front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays + engine covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2021 111,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight imbalance across front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2020 106,592 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted back through vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2019 100,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 100,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,677 miles

Offside Front brake hose perishing

both rear radius arm bushes has slight play

petrol cap cover damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2018 91,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cord exposed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake hose perishing

both rear radius arm bushes has slight play

petrol cap cover damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,185 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 83,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,715 miles

Rear rear disc shelds rusting

Fail 28 Jan 2016 73,713 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating stop (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating tail (1.2.1b)

Rear rear disc shelds rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2015 64,520 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,645 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight lip on edges of front brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight lip on edges of front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,832 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 45,721 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracked, no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre cracked, no cords exposed

Fail 19 Jan 2011 35,890 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,890 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,169 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,556 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,997 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,997 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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KR54 MWA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KR54 MWA, 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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KR54 MWA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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