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GV05 COA

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,724 mi
Last recorded156,724 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 COA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 156,724 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 155,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 155,423 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 146,547 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 146,547 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 130,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 117,035 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 117,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2011 95,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 95,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 78,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 78,068 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 60,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,259 miles

Nearside Front 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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GV05 COA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GV05 COA, 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 GV05 COA registered?

GV05 COA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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