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HV55 JMO

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,944 mi
Last recorded117,944 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 JMO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 117,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,530 miles

reverse light inop

Pass 21 Sep 2011 88,487 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 88,464 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,698 miles

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

fromt discs have slight wear

Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,698 miles

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

fromt discs have slight wear

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,740 miles

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

front fog light broken

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HV55 JMO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV55 JMO, 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 HV55 JMO registered?

HV55 JMO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HV55 JMO safe to buy?

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