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NA05 XHP

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,685 mi
Last recorded87,685 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 XHP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,685 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 87,685 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,296 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Feb 2015 79,296 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 62,229 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,187 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2010 46,903 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,347 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 XHP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NA05 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

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

Is NA05 XHP safe to buy?

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