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SB55 NFL

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,604 mi
Last recorded104,604 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,604 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,988 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 98,988 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,891 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,841 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 85,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,634 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,557 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,878 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,273 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,484 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 NFL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB55 NFL, 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 NFL registered?

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

Is SB55 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 NFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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