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SK55 VSG

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,825 mi
Last recorded125,825 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 VSG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 125,825 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 125,820 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 121,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight wheel bind

front under fitted with 2x side under tray fitted limited inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,010 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear coil springs and lower section of spring not clearly visible

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,068 miles

n/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

o/s / n/s rear coil springs not clearly visible at lower section

rear section of exhaust corroded

slight bind n/s front brake

Fail 14 Nov 2014 92,337 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

slight bind o/s / n/s rear brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,337 miles

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

o/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

slight bind o/s / n/s rear brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,179 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,993 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,283 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,988 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 VSG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

SK55 VSG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is SK55 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK55 VSG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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