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BF55 VZM

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,470 mi
Last recorded154,470 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 154,470 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 154,470 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 148,080 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,588 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,648 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2018 132,082 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2017 120,118 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

centre stop lamp innop

n/s front seat belt clasp cover damaged

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 120,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed fog lamp (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

centre stop lamp innop

n/s front seat belt clasp cover damaged

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,227 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake backing plates corroded and holed

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,881 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,699 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 79,698 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding o/s rear brake

Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,366 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,488 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,254 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,592 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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BF55 VZM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF55 VZM, 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 BF55 VZM registered?

BF55 VZM is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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