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KS05 GWG

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

213,732 mi
Last recorded213,732 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 GWG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 213,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 207,094 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 199,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 193,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 183,925 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 183,917 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 174,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 165,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 165,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 161,301 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 157,565 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 152,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 143,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 138,022 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 123,075 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 123,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 116,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 108,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,383 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 85,378 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,957 miles

front brake pads very low

Fail 20 Sep 2008 51,957 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads very low

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 GWG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

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

Is KS05 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 GWG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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