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KY55 VOG

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,477 mi
Last recorded82,477 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VOG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 82,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,510 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,658 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,333 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 54,333 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 50,318 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 50,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,742 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,101 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 VOG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

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

Is KY55 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 VOG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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