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MK55 UWF

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UWF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 85,655 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 85,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,858 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 82,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,579 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 79,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,879 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 75,877 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)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp on (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,642 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 70,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted gaiters (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 65,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted gaiters (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,381 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

accident damaged to front of vehicle.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,338 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,223 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 47,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,577 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2010 42,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 36,890 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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MK55 UWF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK55 UWF, 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 MK55 UWF registered?

MK55 UWF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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