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KU55 JGF

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,594 mi
Last recorded117,594 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 JGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,594 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,249 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,460 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,031 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 89,030 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,595 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Dec 2015 83,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2015 76,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,330 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 70,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 70,354 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,547 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,322 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 JGF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KU55 JGF, 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 KU55 JGF registered?

KU55 JGF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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