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AU55 WCE

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,315 mi
Last recorded123,315 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WCE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 123,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 118,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 114,264 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 109,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted not compatible with brake disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,169 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 95,169 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,684 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 69,684 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,560 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 59,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,279 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' SCREEN CHIP. (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 55,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' SCREEN CHIP. (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,109 miles

grease around n/s outer c.v joint clip

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

o/s rear tyre wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low

stone chip in front screen

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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AU55 WCE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU55 WCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU55 WCE registered?

AU55 WCE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is AU55 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 WCE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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