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PL54 PSZ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

181,044 mi
Last recorded181,044 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 PSZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 181,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 170,333 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 166,383 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 157,280 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 157,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 144,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 134,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 125,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 120,723 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 120,723 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,699 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 97,702 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,960 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,540 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,483 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,188 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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PL54 PSZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 PL54 PSZ, 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 PL54 PSZ registered?

PL54 PSZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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