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MK55 UXL

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,892 mi
Last recorded144,892 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 144,892 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 135,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 135,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 126,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 116,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,029 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,994 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 55,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,821 miles

advise n/s/f tyre cracked and wearin g, advise o/s/f tyre cracked and wearing.

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 UXL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel 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 MK55 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

MK55 UXL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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