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MC05 XXD

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 136,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 123,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 112,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated/condensation but light output not reduced

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 112,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated/condensation but light output not reduced

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,873 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,873 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 77,035 miles

Nearside Front winter tyre fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 16 May 2016 70,489 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 70,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front tyres both worn on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 13 May 2015 67,342 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 May 2014 65,880 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2013 62,473 miles

both front tyres inner edges scrubbed

Fail 30 May 2013 62,473 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges scrubbed

Pass 28 May 2012 56,008 miles

offside rear brake disc outer face slightly pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside rear brake disc outer face slightly pitted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,913 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,158 miles

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

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 XXD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

MC05 XXD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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