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HK54 RZC

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,035 mi
Last recorded181,035 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 RZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 181,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 181,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 173,302 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 173,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 163,850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 154,900 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 154,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2014 142,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 147,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 146,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 141,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2013 141,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 134,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2012 134,181 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)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 125,209 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 125,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2009 116,913 miles

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

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

Tow bar assy fitted but no tow ball fitted, inspected to new requirements.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 116,913 miles

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

Tow bar assy fitted but no tow ball fitted, inspected to new requirements.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 100,828 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 72,601 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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HK54 RZC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK54 RZC, 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 HK54 RZC registered?

HK54 RZC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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