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BG05 HGZ

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,486 mi
Last recorded152,486 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 152,486 miles

brake disc backing plates corroded

engine bay and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Mar 2017 152,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc backing plates corroded

engine bay and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush pin bush (2.4.G.2)

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

o/s front brake disc guard corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 122,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 122,552 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 107,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,034 miles

Brake fluid cap broken

Exhaust slightly corroded

Offside front tyre has a deep cut

Offside rear spring slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted

Undertray has a few bolts missing

Fail 12 Apr 2013 91,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake fluid cap broken

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear spring slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted

Undertray has a few bolts missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,324 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Toe bar not wired up correctly

Fail 16 Mar 2012 79,258 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Toe bar not wired up correctly

Pass 19 Mar 2011 69,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,420 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,478 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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BG05 HGZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG05 HGZ, 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 BG05 HGZ registered?

BG05 HGZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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