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CE734EK

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,783 mi
Last recorded156,783 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE734EK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 156,783 miles

fuel cooler secured with wire

Pass 1 Feb 2017 156,725 miles

fuel system cooler secured with wire

Fail 30 Jan 2017 156,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel system cooler secured with wire

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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CE734EK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 CE734EK, 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

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What year was CE734EK registered?

CE734EK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is CE734EK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE734EK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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