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SB55 LGU

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 LGU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,828 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,049 miles

Engine Cooling Fan Inoperative

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,880 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 93,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,436 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 79,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,556 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 62,401 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,657 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,607 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,944 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,724 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,576 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,313 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Front brake pads wearing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,783 miles

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

Nearside 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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SB55 LGU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

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

Is SB55 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 LGU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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