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MW55 HDE

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,181 mi
Last recorded76,181 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 HDE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 76,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 76,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 71,523 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 69,204 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 69,204 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 68,042 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 65,662 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,407 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 59,820 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,643 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 55,460 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 53,533 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,918 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 50,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 48,427 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,711 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,567 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,814 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,052 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,541 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,353 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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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MW55 HDE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MW55 HDE, 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 MW55 HDE registered?

MW55 HDE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is MW55 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 HDE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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