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SA55 WHN

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,436 mi
Last recorded101,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 WHN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 101,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2022 101,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 94,064 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 94,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 91,206 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,779 miles

Both rear tyres are worn uneven on inside edges

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,507 miles

Both front tyres are wearing inner edges.

Corrosion to rear exhaust box.

Pinhole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,289 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,753 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,001 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 64,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,685 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,687 miles

offside front brake disc pitted on inner face

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2009 34,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,094 miles

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

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

Offside 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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SA55 WHN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SA55 WHN, 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

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What year was SA55 WHN registered?

SA55 WHN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is SA55 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 WHN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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