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CE55 LWU

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,907 mi
Last recorded139,907 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LWU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2016 139,907 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 132,061 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,020 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

near side wiper not very good

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,931 miles

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

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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CE55 LWU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE55 LWU, 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 CE55 LWU?

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What year was CE55 LWU registered?

CE55 LWU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is CE55 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 LWU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE55 LWU have outstanding finance?

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