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KS54 VBG

2005 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,192 mi
Last recorded112,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 VBG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,192 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 101,400 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear worn heavy on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,559 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 90,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 74,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,569 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,296 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,122 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,797 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,489 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 VBG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

KS54 VBG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is KS54 VBG safe to buy?

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