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LY05 KMM

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,199 mi
Last recorded93,199 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 KMM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,199 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 93,198 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 93,165 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,890 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake has slightly grabbing

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,871 miles

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

lights warning lamp indicate fault

nearside rear hub metal back plae corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 71,871 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

lights warning lamp indicate fault

nearside rear hub metal back plae corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,047 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,651 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,247 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,247 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,335 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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LY05 KMM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY05 KMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 KMM registered?

LY05 KMM is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is LY05 KMM safe to buy?

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