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MM05 ERO

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,763 mi
Last recorded75,763 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 ERO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 75,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

trays covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 63,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,452 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing thin Approching legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 56,528 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing thin Approching legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,212 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 54,206 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 50,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 50,610 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,245 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake backing plates badly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 48,245 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake backing plates badly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 48,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres totally bald on inner edge, strong advise to replace, 205/55/16v

o/s/f brake discs corroded on inner face, also fluctuating

rear number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,178 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,131 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,110 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,499 miles

front wipers only just clearing screen

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,054 miles

outer sill covers fitted

under body protection covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,027 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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MM05 ERO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MM05 ERO, 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 MM05 ERO registered?

MM05 ERO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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