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GF05 XOA

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XOA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 120,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2022 118,195 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2022 118,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,801 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,902 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,399 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 74,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,922 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 65,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,976 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,200 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 52,200 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 52,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 47,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,323 miles

All four tyres cracking but not to cords.

Front discs have surface corrosion.

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

Offside rear disc has surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,247 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,730 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,651 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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GF05 XOA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GF05 XOA, 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 GF05 XOA registered?

GF05 XOA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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