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HD54 VFN

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,335 mi
Last recorded197,335 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 VFN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 197,335 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2015 181,065 miles

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2015 181,063 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear position lamp slightly dim

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2014 158,538 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 131,538 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded & worn on inner faces

front brake imbalance just within limits (24%)

n/s washer not working

Pass 6 Feb 2012 115,340 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,114 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 93,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 67,307 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,839 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,615 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 37,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HD54 VFN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD54 VFN, 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 HD54 VFN registered?

HD54 VFN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is HD54 VFN safe to buy?

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