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KY55 FON

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,233 mi
Last recorded116,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 FON
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 116,233 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 98,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,305 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 65,885 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 59,364 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,632 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 46,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,861 miles

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

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

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

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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KY55 FON is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY55 FON, 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 KY55 FON registered?

KY55 FON is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KY55 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 FON shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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