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MM54 TMV

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,323 mi
Last recorded93,323 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 TMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 84,237 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

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

Fail 28 May 2015 84,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

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

Pass 7 May 2014 77,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,902 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 67,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 59,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,091 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 52,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 46,117 miles

Advise:n/s/f washer jet spray pattern

Advise:n/s/r tyre splitting/perishing between tread

Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,582 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,175 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 21,175 miles

Front 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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MM54 TMV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MM54 TMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM54 TMV registered?

MM54 TMV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is MM54 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM54 TMV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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