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PJ55 HPV

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,360 mi
Last recorded127,360 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HPV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 127,360 miles

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

exhaust front pipe to middle pipe clamp in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2022 123,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 123,147 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,876 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 117,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,290 miles

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,618 miles

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,843 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray and side covers fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,267 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight drag on both rear brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,258 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,522 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,039 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,744 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 31,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

f/o/s tyre on legal limit

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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PJ55 HPV 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 88.2%.

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 PJ55 HPV, 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 PJ55 HPV registered?

PJ55 HPV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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