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BG05 SXD

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,087 mi
Last recorded195,087 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 SXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 195,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 189,438 miles

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

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

e/m/l on

engine oil over filled

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 189,202 miles

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

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

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

e/m/l on

engine oil over filled

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 178,280 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 164,230 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 164,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 148,915 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 148,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs surface corrosion..

Pass 9 Mar 2013 132,289 miles

Engine management warning light on.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 103,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,747 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,945 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,019 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 SXD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG05 SXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 SXD registered?

BG05 SXD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is BG05 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 SXD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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