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KS54 VAF

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,244 mi
Last recorded109,244 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 VAF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,244 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear axle rusted and suspension

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,397 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 71,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,584 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 49,252 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 41,379 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 VAF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

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

Is KS54 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 VAF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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