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LV55 APK

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,617 mi
Last recorded85,617 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 APK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,617 miles

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle undershields fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge, cords nearly through. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2016 77,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,325 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle body and components shopwing signs of corrosion

undertray fitted and damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 66,318 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 57,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 57,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,432 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,785 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 33,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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LV55 APK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LV55 APK, 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 LV55 APK registered?

LV55 APK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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