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MF54 BWH

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,695 mi
Last recorded139,695 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 BWH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 139,695 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 3 Mar 2015 122,420 miles

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,918 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,736 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 98,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,846 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,611 miles

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

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

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

front and rear discs scored/worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 89,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs scored/worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 79,374 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,560 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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MF54 BWH is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc 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 MF54 BWH, 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 MF54 BWH registered?

MF54 BWH is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is MF54 BWH safe to buy?

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