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PL05 HHS

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,388 mi
Last recorded113,388 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HHS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,388 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 113,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,625 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two in rear ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,292 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 93,292 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,938 miles

Front front wipers smearing o/s

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint boot starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 75,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,051 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting view of some testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,010 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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PL05 HHS is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PL05 HHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL05 HHS registered?

PL05 HHS is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is PL05 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 HHS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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