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BP05 LBO

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,465 mi
Last recorded126,465 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 LBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,465 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2018 122,317 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 116,640 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,199 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 109,199 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 101,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 101,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 95,398 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 95,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 90,061 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder 205/55/16V

Both rear tyres on 2mm and worn on both shoulder

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service due spanner light on dash

Fail 15 Jun 2013 90,061 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder 205/55/16V

Both rear tyres on 2mm and worn on both shoulder

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service due spanner light on dash

Pass 30 Jun 2012 84,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder 205/55/16V

offside outer cv gaiter slightly leaking grease from outer housing

Fail 30 Jun 2012 84,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder 205/55/16V

offside outer cv gaiter slightly leaking grease from outer housing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,402 miles

engine under tray loose

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn to edges

rear brake discs heavily corroded & worn

rear brake pads worn low

slight damage to front number plate

slight pulsation to rear brakes

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,398 miles

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

engine under tray loose

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn to edges

rear brake discs heavily corroded & worn

rear brake pads worn low

slight damage to front number plate

slight pulsation to rear brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2010 69,920 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2009 61,804 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2008 55,403 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)

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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BP05 LBO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BP05 LBO, 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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BP05 LBO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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