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S19 WBT

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,915 mi
Last recorded152,915 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 WBT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 152,915 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened rear bush mounting poorly repaired, but does not effect attachment (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 152,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush mount bolt snapped off/missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint boot leaking grease but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint boot leaking grease but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 144,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 144,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine MAXIMUM 1.60 ACTUAL 2.15 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 136,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 134,624 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2018 134,624 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 125,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 115,919 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,685 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,588 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,581 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,284 miles

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2009 30,265 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S19 WBT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S19 WBT, 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 S19 WBT registered?

S19 WBT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is S19 WBT safe to buy?

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