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HG55 XGB

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,924 mi
Last recorded136,924 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XGB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 136,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 132,837 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 132,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 128,344 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 128,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,257 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 125,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 122,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 118,640 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 118,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 116,209 miles

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 2 Aug 2017 116,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 27 May 2016 113,387 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 113,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 105,231 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

ecu lamp remains illuminated

Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,083 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 94,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ecu light on

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 17 Dec 2012 84,486 miles

ECU lamp remains illuminated

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly Mich 205/55v16

Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ECU lamp remains illuminated

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly Mich 205/55v16

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,495 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar link top ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,209 miles

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

engine oil level near minimum

repaired stone chip in zone A of windscreen is just visible

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,366 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

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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HG55 XGB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG55 XGB, 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 HG55 XGB registered?

HG55 XGB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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