CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV55 EMK

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,945 mi
Last recorded129,945 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 EMK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 129,945 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 121,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,705 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 115,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,630 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 108,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 100,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,375 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 94,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,081 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,986 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,285 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 80,193 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,919 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,919 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,913 miles

Engine undershields fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2008 48,328 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,328 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV55 EMK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV55 EMK, 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

How do I check the history of RV55 EMK?

You can check the full history of RV55 EMK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV55 EMK registered?

RV55 EMK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is RV55 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 EMK shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV55 EMK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV55 EMK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.