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PJ05 ONT

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,839 mi
Last recorded134,839 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 ONT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 134,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,048 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 102,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 97,059 miles

Some noise possible front top suspension mounts

Fail 22 May 2017 97,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Some noise possible front top suspension mounts

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,071 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 93,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 86,378 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 78,484 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 78,484 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,842 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,507 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 58,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 52,976 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,686 miles

advice rear brake pads on limit

Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,263 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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PJ05 ONT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ05 ONT, 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 PJ05 ONT registered?

PJ05 ONT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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