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KU55 JGZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,555 mi
Last recorded146,555 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 JGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 146,555 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2017 146,549 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on steel (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on steel (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 136,399 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

poor beam pattern in offside headlamp

Pass 5 May 2015 128,551 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 5 May 2015 128,551 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 9 May 2014 121,154 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 15 May 2013 113,078 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,147 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 100,119 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,408 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,443 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,358 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 37,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,836 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 JGZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?

KU55 JGZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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