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ML05 BLV

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BLV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,603 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 100,189 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edge worn

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,824 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 90,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,241 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,241 miles

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,060 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,642 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 60,642 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 30,143 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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ML05 BLV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML05 BLV, 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 ML05 BLV registered?

ML05 BLV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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