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SN55 DKU

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 DKU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 124,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,324 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 120,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls are scrubbed and cracking of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 108,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hub caps fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nuts/studs

Fail 23 Jul 2015 108,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hub caps fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nuts/studs

Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,196 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,670 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,275 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,892 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,972 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,971 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,556 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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SN55 DKU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN55 DKU, 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 SN55 DKU registered?

SN55 DKU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SN55 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 DKU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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