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RL54 MKK

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,387 mi
Last recorded82,387 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 MKK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 82,387 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 82,385 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,027 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 73,510 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,971 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,682 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,072 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,696 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 45,092 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,451 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,621 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,693 miles

rear disc pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,429 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,811 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 25,639 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,639 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,792 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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RL54 MKK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL54 MKK, 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 RL54 MKK registered?

RL54 MKK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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