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BN55 HXE

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,580 mi
Last recorded185,580 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 HXE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 185,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 185,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre part (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 170,892 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 170,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 169,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 159,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 150,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 139,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 129,012 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 129,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 116,863 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 115,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,217 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 86,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BN55 HXE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN55 HXE, 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

How do I check the history of BN55 HXE?

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What year was BN55 HXE registered?

BN55 HXE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is BN55 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 HXE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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