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CN55 TOH

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 TOH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,145 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

enging light on

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,566 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 75,566 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,770 miles

air bag light on

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inside edge

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edges and cut in tread no cords exposed

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight exhaust blow

slight front brake judder

Fail 24 Sep 2012 68,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light on

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inside edge

drivers elec ric window does not work

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edges and cut in tread no cords exposed

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight exhaust blow

slight front brake judder

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn & corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2010 57,947 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn & corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,214 miles

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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CN55 TOH is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 CN55 TOH, 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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CN55 TOH is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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