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RA55 NTF

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,443 mi
Last recorded129,443 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 NTF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 129,443 miles

eml on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 125,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 120,311 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 116,315 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 116,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2011 112,401 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 109,132 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 105,886 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 105,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,276 miles

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

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

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

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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RA55 NTF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA55 NTF, 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 RA55 NTF registered?

RA55 NTF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is RA55 NTF safe to buy?

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