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GL05 GXY

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,769 mi
Last recorded88,769 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 GXY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,769 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 88,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished on the outer edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,641 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 79,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,841 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,840 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2015 76,681 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,190 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,657 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 60,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,413 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limits

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,719 miles

both front tyre tread is low

Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,351 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 21,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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GL05 GXY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GL05 GXY, 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 GL05 GXY registered?

GL05 GXY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is GL05 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 GXY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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