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HX05 VFE

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,873 mi
Last recorded150,873 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 150,873 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly opaque

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner brake disc plate corroded away

exhaust bracket corroded through

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2023 150,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing ply inner edge bald also cuts in side wall 205 x 55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre showing ply 205 x 55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge showing cords 205 x 55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly cracked and split inner edge also bald 205 x 55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads low BORDERLINE PASS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp slightly opaque

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner brake disc plate corroded away

exhaust bracket corroded through

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake back plates corroded off.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2022 140,047 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake back plates corroded off.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,457 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount . slightly corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Low fuel level.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 130,457 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount . slightly corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Low fuel level.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 130,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust clamp broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2019 123,760 miles

Centre exhaust clamp rotted through

Fail 18 Oct 2019 123,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust clamp rotted through

Engine oil level low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 102,231 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 102,225 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 99,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,596 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,653 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,641 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 71,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 May 2013 71,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2012 64,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level was below minimum

Pass 20 May 2011 57,108 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 57,108 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 48,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr wheel has slight bind

Pass 16 May 2009 40,132 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 31,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HX05 VFE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HX05 VFE, 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 HX05 VFE registered?

HX05 VFE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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