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KR55 YNJ

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,958 mi
Last recorded123,958 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YNJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 123,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear exhaust box outer skin slightly detiriorated

Central Rear heat shield loose

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 123,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear exhaust box outer skin slightly detiriorated

Central Rear heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 114,155 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn no cord exposed

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn no cord exposed

exhaust box /tail outer skin slightly detiriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 104,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 97,814 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 86,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 71,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,474 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,695 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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KR55 YNJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KR55 YNJ, 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 KR55 YNJ registered?

KR55 YNJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is KR55 YNJ safe to buy?

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