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PV55 DAA

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 DAA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,575 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 79,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2013 52,194 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 52,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 39,014 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,530 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 38,530 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,218 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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PV55 DAA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PV55 DAA, 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 PV55 DAA registered?

PV55 DAA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is PV55 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 DAA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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