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WR05 ZXK

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,540 mi
Last recorded127,540 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 ZXK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,540 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,806 miles

exhaust corroded badly

Fail 18 Nov 2020 119,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

exhaust corroded badly

Pass 28 Nov 2019 14,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 107,939 miles

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 11 May 2018 97,141 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 9 May 2018 97,141 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2017 88,011 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly worn/stepped on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2016 77,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,038 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,720 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S Rear Tyre Uneven Wear On Inner Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,688 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 42,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,014 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,014 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,547 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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WR05 ZXK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WR05 ZXK, 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 WR05 ZXK registered?

WR05 ZXK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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