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SB55 DKJ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,288 mi
Last recorded92,288 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 DKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,288 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel-child seats fitted, unable to check seat belts properly

Fail 6 Jan 2020 92,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has slight travel-child seats fitted, unable to check seat belts properly

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,547 miles

exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,870 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,851 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,691 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,408 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,778 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,818 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,578 miles

front tyres worn/

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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SB55 DKJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SB55 DKJ, 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 SB55 DKJ registered?

SB55 DKJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is SB55 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 DKJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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