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BN05 ZDZ

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,611 mi
Last recorded144,611 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 144,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 140,169 miles

reversing light not working

Fail 30 Nov 2020 140,166 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

reversing light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,621 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 132,595 miles

Brake insecure reservoir sensor (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake servo has reduced efficiency, but operational - suspect vacuum leak

Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,496 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 119,495 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 110,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 103,052 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 103,044 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,320 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 94,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,536 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,268 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 73,268 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,255 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/rear tyre side wall perrished

Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,244 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

cut in side wall of n/s/rear tyre but not to cords

o/s/rear tyre side wall perrished

Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,695 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,567 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 50,567 miles

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

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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BN05 ZDZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN05 ZDZ, 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 BN05 ZDZ registered?

BN05 ZDZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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