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KX05 ZYW

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,667 mi
Last recorded105,667 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZYW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,667 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front from chassis to brake caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear from chassis to brake caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floor area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades torn

intermittant fault with abs

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,422 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,314 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 68,314 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 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,312 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,312 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise rear brake service

both rear coil springs broken at ends

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,341 miles

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

both main handbrake cables slightly tight.

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,799 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 43,799 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,372 miles

both rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,741 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges!

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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KX05 ZYW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 KX05 ZYW, 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 KX05 ZYW registered?

KX05 ZYW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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