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KY55 VNM

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,139 mi
Last recorded130,139 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VNM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 130,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,602 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 107,113 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,124 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind to offside rear brake

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,601 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wear to both front tyres inner egdes

Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,458 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 82,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,719 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 71,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,381 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,318 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 22,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VNM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

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

Is KY55 VNM safe to buy?

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