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WJ05 EJK

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,729 mi
Last recorded124,729 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 EJK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 124,729 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 124,729 miles

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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 113,190 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 113,190 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 103,225 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,754 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 94,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,252 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,260 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 70,260 miles

Emissions not tested due to radiator leak (7.3.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,411 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 66,411 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,777 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 62,775 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,083 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,032 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,826 miles

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,453 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,528 miles

N/S rear seat has child seat fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,287 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,326 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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WJ05 EJK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ05 EJK, 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 WJ05 EJK registered?

WJ05 EJK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is WJ05 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 EJK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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