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RF55 GKA

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,544 mi
Last recorded199,544 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 GKA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 199,544 miles

rear box very rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2017 199,543 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear box very rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2016 189,445 miles

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

rear sub frame has surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2015 179,219 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover fitted

front brake pads getting down

offside rear tyre tread depth getting down

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 169,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2014 169,768 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2013 161,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2010 138,300 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT SCREEN HAS DAMAGE CLOSE TO LIMITS

NEEDED ROAD TEST TO CLEAR EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

NOISE FROM ENGINE /TURBO

GEARBOX OPERATION VERY WEAK NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 29 Oct 2009 104,632 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 104,594 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 72,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,729 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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RF55 GKA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RF55 GKA, 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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RF55 GKA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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