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GV55 WXT

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 WXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,109 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted

nearside front disc slightly rusted

nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,053 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 68,053 miles

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,780 miles

Both side wiper blade recommend replace

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,236 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,427 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)

all four wheel brake pad on limit

off side rear lamp lens slight damage

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,060 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,127 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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GV55 WXT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV55 WXT, 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 GV55 WXT registered?

GV55 WXT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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