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PW54 MCD

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,568 mi
Last recorded89,568 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW54 MCD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,250 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsf and osf (1.2.1 (e))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,814 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Jan 2020 83,814 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,991 miles

nsr and osr tyres uneven wear to inner edges// osr tyre close to legal limit on inner edge // osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2019 80,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

nsr and osr tyres uneven wear to inner edges// osr tyre close to legal limit on inner edge // osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2018 75,969 miles

all brake pipes greased

uneven wear noted to rear tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,757 miles

uneven wear noted to rear tyres

Fail 16 Jan 2017 65,751 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nsf tyre close to limit

uneven wear noted to rear tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,388 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 57,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,162 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 46,162 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jan 2013 32,768 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,464 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,777 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 11,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PW54 MCD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PW54 MCD, 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 PW54 MCD registered?

PW54 MCD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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