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KR54 MYU

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,323 mi
Last recorded140,323 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 MYU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 140,323 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 126,966 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 117,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage below zone A not in drivers view replacemant recommended

Fail 27 Jan 2015 103,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage below zone A not in drivers view replacemant recommended

Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 83,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2012 66,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,032 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,855 miles

Nearside Front 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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KR54 MYU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KR54 MYU, 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 KR54 MYU registered?

KR54 MYU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is KR54 MYU safe to buy?

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