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PX54 HCV

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,387 mi
Last recorded124,387 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 HCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 124,387 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,885 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,371 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 114,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,827 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 110,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,334 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,044 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 99,044 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 May 2014 78,927 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,277 miles

nearside front tyre damage to inner sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,277 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damage to inner sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,728 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 58,728 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,721 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,721 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,583 miles

front tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,036 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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PX54 HCV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PX54 HCV, 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 PX54 HCV registered?

PX54 HCV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is PX54 HCV safe to buy?

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