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AD54 RSV

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,677 mi
Last recorded79,677 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 RSV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,677 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,769 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 70,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,183 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml/traction control tell tales displayed on dash

front tyres edges worn

g/box mounting bush deteriorated

oil around g/box area

osf/osr brakes slightly binding

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,459 miles

eml/traction control lights on

osr brakes slightly binding

Fail 17 Jan 2013 60,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml/traction control lights on

osr brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esc /eml light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,820 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 41,188 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 41,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,216 miles

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

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

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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AD54 RSV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD54 RSV, 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 AD54 RSV registered?

AD54 RSV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is AD54 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 RSV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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