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PE05 JOA

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,908 mi
Last recorded143,908 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 JOA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 143,908 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 143,908 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 136,096 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 130,198 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,931 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,882 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2012 98,618 miles

Offside front wheel slight bind

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 98,618 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front wheel slight bind

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind yo o/s rear brake

Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,059 miles

N/S/F Drop link gaitor is loose

Fail 2 Jun 2010 78,059 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

N/S/F Drop link gaitor is loose

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 64,331 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,637 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION ON BRAKE SURFACES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE IS WORN SMOOTH.INNER FACES OF REAR BRAKE DISCS CANNOT BE SEEN TO TEST.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 43,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION ON BRAKE SURFACES

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE IS WORN SMOOTH.INNER FACES OF REAR BRAKE DISCS CANNOT BE SEEN TO TEST.

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

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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PE05 JOA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 PE05 JOA, 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 PE05 JOA registered?

PE05 JOA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is PE05 JOA safe to buy?

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