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PV55 EXS

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,526 mi
Last recorded143,526 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 EXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 143,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 133,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,271 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 114,301 miles

offside and nearside rear brake back plates surface corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2016 114,301 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside and nearside rear brake back plates surface corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,821 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 94,821 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,205 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EXS is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EXS, 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 PV55 EXS registered?

PV55 EXS is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is PV55 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 EXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PV55 EXS have outstanding finance?

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