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KU55 JGY

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,087 mi
Last recorded156,087 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 JGY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 156,087 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 141,215 miles

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))

both front tyres slightly age cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2019 141,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres slightly age cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2018 139,140 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 139,939 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 128,968 miles

Advise both rear trailing arm bushes split slightly

Advise chip in screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 128,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Advise both rear trailing arm bushes split slightly

Advise chip in screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,822 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear back plates corroded/holed

Fail 12 Jul 2016 120,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear p bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear back plates corroded/holed

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,303 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,985 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 68,936 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,248 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,462 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,606 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,393 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 JGY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

KU55 JGY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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