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HN05 DSE

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 DSE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 102,188 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 100,177 miles

under trays fitted

brake pipes above under trays

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 97,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes above under trays

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 94,306 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes above under trays

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes above undertrays

greese around front cv boots

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2014 83,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 78,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2012 73,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear disc poor

Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear reg plate deterioating

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear reg plate deterioating

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,516 miles

damage to o/s/f wheel outer rim

Fail 21 Mar 2009

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to o/s/f wheel outer rim

Fail 19 Mar 2008 38,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge, slightly out of shape and has a nail in it

offside rear tyre has a different speed rating

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,098 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge, slightly out of shape and has a nail in it

offside rear tyre has a different speed rating

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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HN05 DSE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN05 DSE, 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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HN05 DSE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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