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MK55 WEP

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,325 mi
Last recorded120,325 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 120,325 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 120,321 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,973 miles

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

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

wheel bolt covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 115,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 115,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 111,169 miles

slight uneven wear to front tyres on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2014 107,394 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 107,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,771 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2012 92,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,663 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 78,960 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,392 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 WEP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

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

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