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SC05 NBA

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,164 mi
Last recorded76,164 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 NBA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 76,164 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)

both rear tyres are slightly mis-shapen

Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,162 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

both rear tyres are slightly mis-shapen

Pass 23 Dec 2015 65,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 65,076 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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 Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,954 miles

n/s/r wheel buckled on inner rim

o/s/f tyre valve perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,050 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 29,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,693 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 16,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,689 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,394 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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SC05 NBA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC05 NBA, 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 SC05 NBA registered?

SC05 NBA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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