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ND05 CVU

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,354 mi
Last recorded139,354 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 CVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 139,354 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 136,965 miles

All shock absorbers slightly worn

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges and both rear tyres cracking

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of an adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 12 May 2016 136,963 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

All shock absorbers slightly worn

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges and both rear tyres cracking

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of an adult belt

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2015 125,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2015 125,133 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2014 111,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 98,844 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 98,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 85,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 70,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,618 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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ND05 CVU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ND05 CVU, 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 ND05 CVU registered?

ND05 CVU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ND05 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND05 CVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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