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K505 KGO

1992 Seat Terra

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,126 mi
Last recorded79,126 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Seat Terra43,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 KGO
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,126 miles

bonnet lever damaged

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2009 79,118 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

bonnet lever damaged

cannot carry out emissions test due to exhaust section missing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 75,692 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake reaction bar bushes perished

wear in both rear spring bushes

welding repairs to outer floor and sill offside

Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,468 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 73,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front inner sill under car excess corrosion, but outside of prescribed area

Fail 8 Aug 2006 71,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front inner sill under car excess corrosion, but outside of prescribed area.

slight dampness nearside rear brake back plate

How Reliable is the Seat Terra?

Based on 2,067 MOT tests across 460 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
1,544
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
460
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131
constant velocity joint gaiter split 117
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K505 KGO is a 1992 Seat Terra in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 43,841 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 Terra fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K505 KGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Terra typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Seat Terra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K505 KGO is a 1992 Seat Terra, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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