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KY55 FOV

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,815 mi
Last recorded79,815 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 FOV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,544 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

advise : heavy surface corrosion

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe assly

Fail 13 Mar 2025 76,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

advise : heavy surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2024 73,214 miles

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,193 miles

advise : front and rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,250 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

advise : nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,946 miles

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension units

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,567 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,101 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 45,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,397 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,999 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,999 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,351 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 26,849 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,462 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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KY55 FOV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FOV, 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 KY55 FOV registered?

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

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