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KS54 DGE

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,744 mi
Last recorded115,744 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 DGE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 115,744 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,645 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 110,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 105,677 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 105,667 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 99,463 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 99,379 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,311 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 82,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,384 miles

EML illuminated

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertrays

Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,470 miles

EML light on

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

engine cover

under trays

Fail 23 Dec 2014 65,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,404 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 55,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engmanagement lite illuminated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 55,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engmanagement lite illuminated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,069 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 47,010 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 38,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 38,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,075 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 30,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,518 miles

ECU light on!

Pass 27 Dec 2008 19,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2007 13,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DGE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DGE, 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 KS54 DGE registered?

KS54 DGE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is KS54 DGE safe to buy?

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