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SB55 LGK

2005 Seat Altea

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,468 mi
Last recorded146,468 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 LGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 146,468 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate missing

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

Plastic sill covers fitted nit allowing full inspection of outer sills

Under tray slightly insecure

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of car

Pass 8 Oct 2020 140,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive on under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 139,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 139,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 137,759 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2017 134,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 134,702 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 130,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ centre join (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 124,599 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lamp lenses condensed (1.7.5a)

tyre sealant past expiry date

Fail 7 Dec 2015 124,599 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lamp lenses condensed (1.7.5a)

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

tyre sealant past expiry date

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,885 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 108,966 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,173 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,417 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear outer brake pad not contacting full braking surface of disc

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,374 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,096 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,333 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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SB55 LGK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

SB55 LGK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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