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SC05 NBE

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,719 mi
Last recorded50,719 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 NBE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,719 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under trays

Pass 22 Nov 2018 42,987 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,958 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,456 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight twisted tread

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slight twisted tread

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 42,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight twisted tread

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre slight twisted tread

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,118 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,797 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking round tread

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,028 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 34,026 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,445 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,864 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 27,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,937 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 24,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SC05 NBE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC05 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

SC05 NBE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is SC05 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 NBE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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