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NC54 LHX

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,864 mi
Last recorded87,864 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 LHX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,864 miles

Coil spring corroded rear aprings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all rear buckles damaged (7.1.2 (d))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,535 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 84,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear seat belt catches missing covers not affecting operation

Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,159 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 77,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 67,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 60,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,647 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2013 48,667 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,816 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 43,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 38,904 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight damage n/s/r sidewall no cords or ply showing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,904 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

slight damage n/s/r sidewall no cords or ply showing

Pass 6 Feb 2010 32,573 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,616 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 26,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,998 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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NC54 LHX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NC54 LHX, 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 NC54 LHX registered?

NC54 LHX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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