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PX03 NFE

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,368 mi
Last recorded70,368 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 NFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,368 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 70,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,113 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,780 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,780 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,575 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 47,575 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,935 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 40,935 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,907 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 35,907 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,090 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 29,074 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.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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PX03 NFE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PX03 NFE, 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 PX03 NFE registered?

PX03 NFE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is PX03 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX03 NFE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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