MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears starting to go bald on inner edges and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses discolouring (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses discolouring (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Coil springs corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and very low on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear tyres cracked/perished, going out of shape, wearing low on edges and o/s/r has cut to cords
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake discs corroded and red, rear pads wearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?
Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY05 RLV is a 2005 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2005 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 104,346 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY05 RLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OY05 RLV is a 2005 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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