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KS05 GLZ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,020 mi
Last recorded106,020 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 GLZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 106,020 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 106,020 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 104,295 miles

Steering pump slightly weak

Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,938 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 85,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,921 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,779 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,019 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,810 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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KS05 GLZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KS05 GLZ, 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 KS05 GLZ registered?

KS05 GLZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is KS05 GLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 GLZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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