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SK05 XSZ

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,090 mi
Last recorded129,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XSZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 129,090 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 129,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,140 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,013 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2010 61,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2009 42,015 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SK05 XSZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SK05 XSZ, 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 SK05 XSZ registered?

SK05 XSZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is SK05 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 XSZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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