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RX05 JDO

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,621 mi
Last recorded147,621 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 JDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 147,621 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 147,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 138,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,799 miles

condensation in nearside front headlamp

eml on

Fail 4 Mar 2017 126,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

condensation in nearside front headlamp

eml on

Pass 5 Mar 2016 112,738 miles

n/s/headlight beam image becoming poor

Fail 27 Feb 2016 112,588 miles

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

n/s/headlight beam image becoming poor

Pass 14 Mar 2015 96,456 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front wiper blades poor

Fail 20 Feb 2013 67,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2010 40,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

tyre treads 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre treads 3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,459 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,945 miles

Inner Front 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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RX05 JDO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RX05 JDO, 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 RX05 JDO registered?

RX05 JDO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is RX05 JDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 JDO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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