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KS54 DDE

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,414 mi
Last recorded106,414 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 DDE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 106,414 miles

E.M.L on indicating a fault

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear springs corroded

Fail 12 May 2018 106,414 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mounts 2 (7.1.1)

HEAVERLY ADVISE N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER &OUTER TREADS

emissions cat box noisy

rear springs corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 106,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mounts 2 (7.1.1)

HEAVERLY ADVISE N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER &OUTER TREADS

emissions cat box noisy

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,282 miles

Engine Management warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,815 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,955 miles

Body and paint work damage observed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body and paint work damage observed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2013 59,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 58,133 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 58,133 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,234 miles

nearside front outer cv boot leaking, but no split found

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,875 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,112 miles

Offside 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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KS54 DDE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KS54 DDE, 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 KS54 DDE registered?

KS54 DDE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is KS54 DDE safe to buy?

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