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SB55 TZG

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,762 mi
Last recorded124,762 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TZG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 124,762 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 175,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2016 164,655 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 164,654 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 151,533 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 144,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 134,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 126,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 101,598 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 77,291 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 TZG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

SB55 TZG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is SB55 TZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 TZG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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