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BF05 EFV

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,815 mi
Last recorded154,815 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EFV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 154,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,036 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 142,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,934 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 124,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,200 miles

nearside front suspension arm (rear bush) bonding split but no excessive movement

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,023 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,314 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 86,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,479 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 74,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 60,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 60,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,439 miles

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 EFV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BF05 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

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

Is BF05 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 EFV shows 16 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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