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AO05 PCV

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,546 mi
Last recorded137,546 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 PCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 137,546 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Sep 2018 128,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 128,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 124,435 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 124,435 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,890 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,885 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,515 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 98,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 90,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,846 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,846 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside front anti-roll bar link dust cover split

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,032 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 38,969 miles

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

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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AO05 PCV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO05 PCV, 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 AO05 PCV registered?

AO05 PCV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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