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WK55 VJG

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,611 mi
Last recorded100,611 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 VJG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,316 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,644 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,193 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,993 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,353 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,226 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,849 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 30,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 30,516 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,092 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 18,330 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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WK55 VJG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WK55 VJG, 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 WK55 VJG registered?

WK55 VJG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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