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MK05 UHD

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,585 mi
Last recorded186,585 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 UHD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 186,585 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2019 186,585 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 174,318 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 161,425 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear tyres perrished aand worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 149,350 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,554 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,250 miles

Advise front brake discs slightly worn

Advise offside rear brake disc scored

Advise rear brake imbalance high

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 66,245 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Advise front brake discs slightly worn

Advise offside rear brake disc scored

Advise rear brake imbalance high

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,749 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 54,749 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,383 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,438 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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MK05 UHD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK05 UHD, 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 MK05 UHD registered?

MK05 UHD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is MK05 UHD safe to buy?

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