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MC05 XXB

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,277 mi
Last recorded64,277 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, low, worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, low, worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 64,275 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, low, worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, low, worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,938 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 53,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,368 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 51,367 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 48,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,416 miles

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,571 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 38,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,639 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,308 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,095 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 24,095 miles

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

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

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,352 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,654 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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MC05 XXB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MC05 XXB, 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 MC05 XXB registered?

MC05 XXB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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The MOT history for MC05 XXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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