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MC05 XXJ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,667 mi
Last recorded93,667 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,667 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 93,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 93,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,281 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 83,279 miles

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,749 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,186 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 XXJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC05 XXJ registered?

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

Is MC05 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 XXJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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