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AJ05 KCG

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,404 mi
Last recorded109,404 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KCG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 109,404 miles

Offside Front (CV boot slight deteriated not leaking)

Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,489 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 101,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,637 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 98,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,036 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,033 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

reversing lights inop

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,635 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,647 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 86,647 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,201 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,837 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,682 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge and n/s/f has a slight cut in

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,299 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front pads approx 70% worn

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,040 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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AJ05 KCG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AJ05 KCG, 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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AJ05 KCG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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