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RV05 GNO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,875 mi
Last recorded113,875 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 GNO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 113,875 miles

battery cover fitted

both front tyres - tread close to legal limit (205/55/16)

emissions 0.00

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 102,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge wheel tracking could do with checking

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and 3 mm on outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2016 102,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge wheel tracking could do with checking

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and 3 mm on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,671 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 73,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,927 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,210 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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RV05 GNO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RV05 GNO, 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 RV05 GNO registered?

RV05 GNO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RV05 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 GNO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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