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RX05 OXU

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 101,310 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 101,310 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,541 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 94,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamp aim low prs (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,426 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 88,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 88,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 83,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,146 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,103 miles

Nearside rearlight outer lens missing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 71,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine undertray adrift and hanging low

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

Nearside rearlight outer lens missing

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 30 Jun 2010 59,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,982 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,982 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,757 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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RX05 OXU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

RX05 OXU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is RX05 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 OXU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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