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KY55 URW

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,932 mi
Last recorded111,932 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 URW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,932 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 111,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,664 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 93,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 92,961 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,287 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,843 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,780 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 71,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,659 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 65,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,899 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,396 miles

advise offside front outter cv boot started to crack

advise slight distortion to both rear tyre treads

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn 3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has slight distortion to tread

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 24 Aug 2010 30,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has slight distortion to tread

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,841 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,869 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 URW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY55 URW, 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 URW registered?

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

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