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BF05 DTO

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,832 mi
Last recorded91,832 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DTO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,832 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 89,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 86,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 85,259 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,776 miles

Both front wing mirrors partially loose (not locking into position)

Both rear brake back plates severely corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear inner brake pads difficult to fully inspect

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,477 miles

Both rear tyres are nearing wear indicators and cracking on tread

Chip in windscreen

Engine oil leak

Front brake back plates are corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 79,477 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are nearing wear indicators and cracking on tread

Chip in windscreen

Engine oil leak

Front brake back plates are corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,036 miles

Front Oil leak ()

chip in windscreen in zone A,but not affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Feb 2017 77,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak ()

chip in windscreen in zone A,but not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,829 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 70,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,012 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,788 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 31,557 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2008 24,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BF05 DTO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BF05 DTO, 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 BF05 DTO registered?

BF05 DTO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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