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RF54 BZD

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,706 mi
Last recorded108,706 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 BZD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/5515 (4.1.E.1)

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,816 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 90,940 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,722 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 81,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,051 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,350 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,368 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,179 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,047 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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RF54 BZD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RF54 BZD, 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 RF54 BZD registered?

RF54 BZD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is RF54 BZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 BZD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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