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PK55 HYR

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,921 mi
Last recorded128,921 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 HYR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 121,842 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 21 Jun 2018 121,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 31 May 2017 117,125 miles

EML light on

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 117,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 110,032 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 110,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,437 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,100 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 84,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,814 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 77,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2010 69,715 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 53,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,424 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)

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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PK55 HYR is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK55 HYR, 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 PK55 HYR registered?

PK55 HYR is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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