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NG55 VLE

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,026 mi
Last recorded103,026 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 VLE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,026 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 103,026 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.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 10 Mar 2014 93,532 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 93,532 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,622 miles

front tyre treads scrubbing-off on inner edges

rear brakes starting to bind-on

rear tyre treads scrubbed-off and getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,964 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING UNEVEN

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,347 miles

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion on outer face

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,294 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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NG55 VLE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NG55 VLE, 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 NG55 VLE registered?

NG55 VLE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is NG55 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG55 VLE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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