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KT05 VSG

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,509 mi
Last recorded157,509 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VSG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 157,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exh corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 151,095 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 151,093 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 148,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 142,616 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 142,601 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened suspension arm bent causing other components to foul (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,602 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,914 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 133,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in shaft

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 120,271 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in shaft

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside parking brake not working very well needs attention

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low effort on o/s handbrake

Fail 29 Aug 2018 106,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low effort on o/s handbrake

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,709 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,709 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,582 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,252 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 40,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,575 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,898 miles

front brake disc pitted

Fail 14 Apr 2010 24,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,375 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,144 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 14,140 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KT05 VSG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KT05 VSG, 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 KT05 VSG registered?

KT05 VSG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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