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KS54 UZC

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,507 mi
Last recorded107,507 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,507 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 105,392 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Fail 7 May 2019 105,392 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 3 May 2018 102,993 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 102,993 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,591 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 96,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,918 miles

Engine warning light on .

Front spoiler lip insecure.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine warning light on .

Front spoiler lip insecure.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,556 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,556 miles

Offside 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 Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

neaside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,352 miles

air bag light on

Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,351 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2010 56,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 512,009 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,184 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UZC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

KS54 UZC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is KS54 UZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 UZC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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