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NA05 XCC

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 XCC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,662 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Car badly corroded all round (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Car badly corroded all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension components and bushes worn and

Fail 28 Oct 2021 102,662 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Car badly corroded all round (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Car badly corroded all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension components and bushes worn and

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,051 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Car badly corroded all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Car badly corroded all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension components and bushes worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 94,048 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault abs light on (1.7 (b))

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke when reving engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cataly st blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension components and bushes worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2020 93,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,536 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from clamps rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,954 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 84,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,674 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 81,674 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,042 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,454 miles

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

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

UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,454 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,175 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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NA05 XCC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NA05 XCC, 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 NA05 XCC registered?

NA05 XCC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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