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MK55 UXB

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,144 mi
Last recorded135,144 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 135,144 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 134,961 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,375 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 17 Mar 2011 73,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,171 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 UXB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MK55 UXB, 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

How do I check the history of MK55 UXB?

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What year was MK55 UXB registered?

MK55 UXB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is MK55 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 UXB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK55 UXB have outstanding finance?

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