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MM55 ECT

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,190 mi
Last recorded97,190 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 ECT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 97,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 91,598 miles

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

Offside Front c.v gaitor sweating grease

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,351 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 89,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,738 miles

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

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 86,738 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,068 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on schoulder ()

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 81,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on schoulder ()

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wipers poor

Fail 2 Sep 2015 69,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wipers poor

Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,384 miles

n s rear tyre worn edge

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,918 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,041 miles

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,932 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,119 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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MM55 ECT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MM55 ECT, 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 MM55 ECT registered?

MM55 ECT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is MM55 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 ECT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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