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PN55 XDO

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,975 mi
Last recorded134,975 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 XDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 134,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,565 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 129,565 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,168 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 119,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 114,377 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 102,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,692 miles

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

o/s f+r and n/s/r tyers scrubing on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,143 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,704 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,722 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,576 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,334 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 29,334 miles

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

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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PN55 XDO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PN55 XDO, 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 PN55 XDO registered?

PN55 XDO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is PN55 XDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 XDO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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