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KR54 MZG

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,347 mi
Last recorded197,347 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 MZG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 197,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 182,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 171,441 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 171,439 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 159,167 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 150,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 142,746 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2014 85,047 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 117,431 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 100,101 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,369 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 81,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,071 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,581 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 MZG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

KR54 MZG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is KR54 MZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 MZG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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