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KS54 VAY

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,802 mi
Last recorded101,802 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 VAY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,500 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder's & perished

Nearside Rear coil spring heavily corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to under body

Fail 4 Aug 2022 95,500 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder's & perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring heavily corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to under body

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,592 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 89,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,680 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,466 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 76,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,124 miles

Rear brakes rate of increase, slight imbalance

Fail 19 Sep 2016 66,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brakes rate of increase, slight imbalance

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,367 miles

nearside rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,862 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,512 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,163 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,657 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VAY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

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

Is KS54 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 VAY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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