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BT05 XAP

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,125 mi
Last recorded136,125 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XAP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 136,125 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 117,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 117,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 114,321 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 111,789 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,528 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,653 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,048 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,048 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,329 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 77,329 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,339 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 56,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,614 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge.3/4 tread limit ok.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 43,614 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge.3/4 tread limit ok.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,616 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 41,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,454 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,454 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,652 miles

both front tyre treads well worn on outside edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,184 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 21,184 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BT05 XAP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT05 XAP, 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 BT05 XAP registered?

BT05 XAP is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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