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BT54 XVW

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,917 mi
Last recorded142,917 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XVW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 142,917 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 142,661 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 132,387 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 119,179 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 119,179 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 104,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,922 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,315 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 91,315 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,470 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 78,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 67,188 miles

offside and nearside front tyres sworn on inner outer edges

offside nearside rear tyres worn on very inner edges

slight play iin offside and nearside font wishbone front bushes rear bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,315 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,186 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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BT54 XVW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BT54 XVW, 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 BT54 XVW registered?

BT54 XVW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is BT54 XVW safe to buy?

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