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GJ05 VNV

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,327 mi
Last recorded136,327 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VNV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 136,327 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 131,837 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 125,381 miles

Offside Front brake plate cover coroded

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 11 Jan 2018 125,381 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Front brake plate cover coroded

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 117,108 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 95,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,675 miles

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

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

front brake discs undercut

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,583 miles

both front outer c.v gaitors starting to split

front brake discs undercut

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,562 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer c.v gaitor starting to split

Fail 14 Mar 2009 42,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,763 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,400 miles

both front tyres getting low on inside edges

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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GJ05 VNV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ05 VNV, 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 GJ05 VNV registered?

GJ05 VNV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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