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HV05 ENM

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,164 mi
Last recorded82,164 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ENM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,164 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 82,164 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,593 miles

all four tyres need air // both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,550 miles

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

o/s/r tin back plate on brake rusty / holes

Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r tin back plate rusted away / / holes etc

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,451 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,007 miles

O/S/R TIN BACK PLATE RUSTY /HOLES

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 60,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/R TIN BACK PLATE RUSTY /HOLES

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,377 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 55,377 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,046 miles

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

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,574 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted restricting view

wipers slight smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,760 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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HV05 ENM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV05 ENM, 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 HV05 ENM registered?

HV05 ENM is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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