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BF05 EHB

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,440 mi
Last recorded89,440 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EHB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,440 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 78,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 78,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,636 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,669 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,429 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF Headlight has slight condensation .

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

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

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 EHB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EHB, 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 EHB registered?

BF05 EHB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is BF05 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 EHB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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