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ML05 LWP

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,382 mi
Last recorded96,382 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,382 miles

Front Suspension, lower, rear mounting bushes deteriorated.

Nearside headlamp beam pattern vague.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,209 miles

Offside and nearside front lower wishbone arms, rear bushes deteriorated.

Reverse light / lights inoperative.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 95,209 miles

Offside and nearside front lower wishbone arms, rear bushes deteriorated.

Reverse light / lights inoperative.

Windscreen washer not working needed topping up. (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 90,815 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side of car covered in mud not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2018 84,556 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 84,376 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Statutory seat belt missing rear belts not accessable (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 75,654 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 75,654 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 68,322 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 68,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 May 2015 60,908 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 60,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 52,800 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing very slightly noisey when vehicle driven.

Nearside washer jet inoperative, offside washer jet provides enough washer liquid to clear screen.

Offside outer constant velocity gaiter leaking lubricant slightly.

Pass 31 May 2013 45,504 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet us but still ample water on screen

Fail 3 May 2012 37,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 37,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2009 24,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 20,242 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 LWP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML05 LWP, 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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ML05 LWP is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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