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SB55 NFH

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,880 mi
Last recorded108,880 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 NFH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 108,880 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 108,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16/91V wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16/91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16/91V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 92,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16/91V wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16/91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16/91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,718 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 78,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 76,630 miles

Advise offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges & cracked on sidewalls.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 76,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges & cracked on sidewalls.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,009 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,009 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,009 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,808 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 51,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 51,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,841 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 31,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 31,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,502 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)

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 NFH is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFH, 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 SB55 NFH registered?

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

Is SB55 NFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 NFH shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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