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SK55 VRJ

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,592 mi
Last recorded127,592 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 VRJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,592 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,135 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 121,132 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,333 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 104,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,803 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 93,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,688 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,118 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

radiator leaking bottom right

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,530 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,322 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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SK55 VRJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SK55 VRJ, 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 SK55 VRJ registered?

SK55 VRJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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