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HW05 JTV

2005 Seat Altea

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,082 mi
Last recorded90,082 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 JTV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,082 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

engine management light on

front brake disc,s in very poor condition

front brakes only just met pass limit

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s and n/s/f lower arm front bushes worn

Fail 1 Oct 2015 90,082 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

engine management light on

front brake disc,s in very poor condition

front brakes only just met pass limit

o/s and n/s/f lower arm front bushes worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,498 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,320 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,877 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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HW05 JTV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HW05 JTV, 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 HW05 JTV registered?

HW05 JTV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HW05 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 JTV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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