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ML05 WTD

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,204 mi
Last recorded126,204 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WTD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 126,204 miles

center ex mounting rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2015 116,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 102,011 miles

advise both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,996 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,239 miles

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,664 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,313 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,083 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 WTD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WTD, 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 WTD registered?

ML05 WTD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is ML05 WTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 WTD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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