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MT05 LSD

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,008 mi
Last recorded106,008 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 LSD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 106,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,750 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,347 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 79,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,008 miles

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2011 70,797 miles

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

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2010 57,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,345 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 42,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,420 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 41,420 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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MT05 LSD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MT05 LSD, 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 MT05 LSD registered?

MT05 LSD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is MT05 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 LSD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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