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HF05 JCV

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,778 mi
Last recorded91,778 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 JCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 91,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

e.m.l on

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2025 91,778 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

e.m.l on

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2024 89,111 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

e.m.l on

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 87,290 miles

e.m.l on

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2023 87,281 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

e.m.l on

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 83,968 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 13 May 2022 83,961 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

e.m.l on

Pass 2 Jun 2021 79,260 miles

eml light on

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2021 79,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

eml light on

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 76,793 miles

e.m.l

Pass 23 May 2019 73,291 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 73,281 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,108 miles

Nearside Rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2018 68,054 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,666 miles

e/m/l on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,807 miles

recommend metal clip fitted to cv boot as plastic clip fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,807 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

recommend metal clip fitted to cv boot as plastic clip fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 49,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 42,125 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the inner sections of there tread patterns.

Pass 23 May 2013 37,620 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 37,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 32,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,827 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,076 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 18,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HF05 JCV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HF05 JCV, 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 HF05 JCV registered?

HF05 JCV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is HF05 JCV safe to buy?

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