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KU55 MVJ

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,646 mi
Last recorded69,646 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 MVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,646 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,716 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 47,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,916 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,844 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,938 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,108 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 MVJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU55 MVJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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