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KY55 UVB

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,699 mi
Last recorded143,699 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 143,699 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 143,699 miles

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

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 142,004 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front bumper slight damaged

Nearside Rear body slight damaged

Offside Front brake hose slight damage

Pass 2 Feb 2021 117,596 miles

Front Bumper slightly damaged

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,754 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 94,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,793 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 72,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,924 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 60,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,153 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,482 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,700 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,910 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 24,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,471 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 UVB 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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

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

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