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SB55 TZH

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,125 mi
Last recorded128,125 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TZH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,125 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 128,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,673 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 120,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Centre epc light on

Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,351 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

on initial BET test,exhaust emissions were excessively high and blue smoke was evident,on second fast idle catalyst test,vehicle seemed to rectify itself and stop smoking,it could possibly be a sign of somthing about to fail

Fail 14 Jul 2014 90,822 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

on initial BET test,exhaust emissions were excessively high and blue smoke was evident,on second fast idle catalyst test,vehicle seemed to rectify itself and stop smoking,it could possibly be a sign of somthing about to fail

Fail 26 Apr 2014 90,653 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 78,416 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 64,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 48,244 miles

N/s & O/S rear discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 48,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

N/s & O/S rear discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,780 miles

Both front and rear inner pads worn.Also slight runout at offside front brake disc.

Nearside front tyre on 2mm.1.6mm limit.205/55/16

Fail 24 Apr 2010 39,780 miles

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

Both front and rear inner pads worn.Also slight runout at offside front brake disc.

Nearside front tyre on 2mm.1.6mm limit.205/55/16

Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,392 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 TZH is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

SB55 TZH is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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