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BJ05 BWO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,017 mi
Last recorded112,017 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BWO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 112,017 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 112,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 92,784 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 92,784 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,740 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 86,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned new bulb fitted (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned bulb (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,722 miles

both front tyres & nearside rear tyres on legal limits

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

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

corrosion on exhaust in places

corrosion on rear coil springs

nearside front brake hose bracket cable tied to shock asbsorber

nearside front wiper smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front lower suspension arm console bush has a small cut although not affecting bush operation

Offside front lower suspension arm console bush has a small cut although not affecting the bush operation

Offside front tyre has uneven tread on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2014 72,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front lower suspension arm console bush has a small cut although not affecting bush operation

Offside front lower suspension arm console bush has a small cut although not affecting the bush operation

Offside front tyre has uneven tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine & gearbox mount stabliser mount bush cracking

fluctuation on front brakes

front discs worn

offside front tyre close to limits

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,432 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)

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 11 May 2011 48,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,439 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 44,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,654 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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BJ05 BWO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ05 BWO, 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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BJ05 BWO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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