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MK05 WZS

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,938 mi
Last recorded167,938 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 WZS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 167,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 166,214 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and nsf tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 161,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 153,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 148,589 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 142,425 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 129,470 miles

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

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

off/side front tyre has cracked due to old tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,304 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,591 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 92,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 92,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,666 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,470 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,457 miles

Front tyres low tread on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 26,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,364 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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MK05 WZS is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MK05 WZS, 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 MK05 WZS registered?

MK05 WZS is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MK05 WZS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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