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KY55 URZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,423 mi
Last recorded119,423 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 119,423 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 119,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 105,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear seatbelt shroud missing

Fail 22 Dec 2021 105,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear seatbelt shroud missing

Pass 22 Dec 2020 93,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 21 Dec 2020 93,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 2 May 2019 77,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake disc corroding

Fail 2 May 2019 77,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake disc corroding

Pass 9 May 2018 64,588 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,743 miles

n/s/r seatbelt buckle damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,714 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s/r seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 5 May 2016 56,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,110 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,929 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,861 miles

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

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 URZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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