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MD05 OTL

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,666 mi
Last recorded67,666 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 OTL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 67,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 62,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,586 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 57,775 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 47,923 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 44,827 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 40,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 40,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 36,766 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 33,827 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,431 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,983 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,287 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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MD05 OTL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MD05 OTL, 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 MD05 OTL registered?

MD05 OTL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is MD05 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD05 OTL shows 14 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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