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RK05 VEW

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,263 mi
Last recorded169,263 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 VEW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 169,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 155,576 miles

Front anti roll links dust covers splitting

Nearside Front tyre on limit

minor oil leak

rear exhaust mount splitting

rear suspension components corroding

suspension bushes slight deterioration

Pass 10 Oct 2017 144,164 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Slight brake drag

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Oct 2017 144,164 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Slight brake drag

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Oct 2016 132,980 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 132,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 122,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 122,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 110,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 110,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,511 miles

Engine appears to hesitate on tickover.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 95,511 miles

Engine appears to hesitate on tickover.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 80,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,178 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 49,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RK05 VEW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RK05 VEW, 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 RK05 VEW registered?

RK05 VEW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is RK05 VEW safe to buy?

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