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MA05 JGU

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,192 mi
Last recorded117,192 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 JGU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 117,192 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,288 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 113,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 110,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,895 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 101,895 miles

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

Nearside 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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,867 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,075 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,540 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 82,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,145 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,532 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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MA05 JGU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA05 JGU, 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 MA05 JGU registered?

MA05 JGU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MA05 JGU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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