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ML05 LTF

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,124 mi
Last recorded59,124 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LTF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 59,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,639 miles

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

engine overheating

Fail 15 Jun 2019 55,619 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,546 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,209 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,773 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,821 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,966 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,914 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 LTF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML05 LTF, 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 LTF registered?

ML05 LTF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ML05 LTF safe to buy?

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