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AY55 LZK

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,210 mi
Last recorded93,210 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LZK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 93,210 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,977 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Both Rear Tyres Perrished Within Tread Blocks

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,983 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,873 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,354 miles

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Fail 28 Oct 2013 64,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,992 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,497 miles

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

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

offside front outer sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,530 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes unable to check due to cover

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,395 miles

Rear brake pads low,3.00mm.

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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AY55 LZK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY55 LZK, 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 AY55 LZK registered?

AY55 LZK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AY55 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 LZK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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