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CP55 HFZ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,894 mi
Last recorded141,894 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 HFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 141,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 129,876 miles

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

Central Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Console Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake flex hose cracking (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2017 129,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Console Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Brake flex hose cracking (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 119,971 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 111,316 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 111,315 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 7 May 2014 100,333 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,950 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 87,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 87,205 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,106 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,532 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 32,554 miles

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

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

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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CP55 HFZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CP55 HFZ, 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 CP55 HFZ registered?

CP55 HFZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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