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MT54 LOJ

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,430 mi
Last recorded144,430 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 LOJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2020 144,430 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 138,036 miles

(n/s/f tyre 2.5mm) - (o/s/f tyre 3mm)

Nearside Front fog light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 138,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

(n/s/f tyre 2.5mm) - (o/s/f tyre 3mm)

Nearside Front fog light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 131,184 miles

oil leak on engine

rear brake back plates corroded

rear pads low

Fail 6 Nov 2018 131,182 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s front fog inop

oil leak on engine

rear brake back plates corroded

rear pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2017 121,759 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2017 121,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2016 108,750 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 108,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Oil leak rear of engine ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wearing on edges

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,122 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,122 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,566 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 59,544 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 54,361 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,784 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,880 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,159 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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MT54 LOJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT54 LOJ, 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 MT54 LOJ registered?

MT54 LOJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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