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KS05 GNN

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,644 mi
Last recorded93,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 GNN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,333 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 84,333 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,155 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2016 69,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 62,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 May 2015 62,378 miles

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 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 Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2014 53,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 28 May 2014 53,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 May 2013 40,833 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 40,777 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear tyres worn to limits reccomend all changed

Pass 30 May 2012 30,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,923 miles

traction control light remains on

Fail 8 Jul 2011 27,873 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

traction control light remains on

Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,937 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 24,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,049 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,941 miles

front grille damaged.

n/s/f fog light lens broken.

slight fluctuation from front rakes when tested on roller brake tester.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 15,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front grille damaged.

n/s/f fog light lens broken.

slight fluctuation from front rakes when tested on roller brake tester.

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 GNN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KS05 GNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS05 GNN registered?

KS05 GNN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is KS05 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 GNN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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