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CE05 ZRD

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,699 mi
Last recorded94,699 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZRD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 94,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has been driven on flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 94,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has been driven on flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,951 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 92,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,971 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,117 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 85,117 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,928 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,952 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres have kerb damage

Fail 7 Apr 2014 66,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres have kerb damage

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,665 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,500 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

underbody and sills coverd with plastic

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,157 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear tyre worn on the edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,022 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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CE05 ZRD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE05 ZRD, 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 CE05 ZRD registered?

CE05 ZRD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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