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RV05 URO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,290 mi
Last recorded92,290 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 URO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,290 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; limiting tester's view of some components.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,554 miles

Both front and off-side rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 82,554 miles

Both front and off-side rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,409 miles

Connecting joint between front and centre of exhaust system heavily corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,409 miles

Connecting joint between front and centre of exhaust system heavily corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 68,042 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's: obscuring view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's: obscuring some components.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 68,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's: obscuring view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's: obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's, obscuring view of sill area.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 64,316 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's, obscuring view of sill area.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,202 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 49,202 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,757 miles

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

Off-side front tyre tread depth on legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,545 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths on legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,945 miles

Near-side front tyre tread depth on legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2008 20,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RV05 URO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV05 URO, 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 RV05 URO registered?

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

Is RV05 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 URO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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