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ND54 VBF

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 VBF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 105,382 miles

Front flexi brake hoses - perished/splitting

Nearside Front tyre - worn on edges

Offside Front tyre - low tread depth and bald on edges

Fail 25 Mar 2023 105,382 miles

Front flexi brake hoses - perished/splitting

Nearside Front tyre - worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre - low tread depth and bald on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,097 miles

Front flexi brake hoses - perishing

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint - worn

Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,756 miles

Front flexi brake hoses - perished

Nearside Rear tyre - low tread depth

Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 81,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,120 miles

Nearside Front CV boot starting to leak

Nearside Front Sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear Sidewall perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 70,626 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 70,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,189 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,904 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 66,904 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,641 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,540 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,540 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,867 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,787 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,310 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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ND54 VBF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ND54 VBF, 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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ND54 VBF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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