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KU55 JDZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 JDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 113,683 miles

Nearside indacator warning light flashes fast

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,913 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 95,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside wiper smearing

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear brake disc red but not binding

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2012 73,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,243 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,243 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,562 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,336 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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KU55 JDZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KU55 JDZ, 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 KU55 JDZ registered?

KU55 JDZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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