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KS54 DGX

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,850 mi
Last recorded121,850 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 DGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 121,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 118,275 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 118,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 115,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 113,830 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 103,256 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 94,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 86,644 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 86,643 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,823 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,237 miles

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 DGX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS54 DGX, 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 DGX registered?

KS54 DGX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is KS54 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 DGX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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