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SD05 BLN

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,371 mi
Last recorded99,371 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 BLN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,371 miles

middle exhaust clamps deteriorated

n/s/f brake disc corroded/worn

Fail 9 Jan 2015 99,371 miles

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

middle exhaust clamps deteriorated

n/s/f brake disc corroded/worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,376 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

interior mirror insecure

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

interior mirror insecure

offside front brake binding on slightly

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,659 miles

both rear brake discs cororded

middle exhaust clamps deteriarated

slightly uneven application at rear brake readings

Fail 18 Jan 2013 85,659 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake discs cororded

middle exhaust clamps deteriarated

o/s/f brake disc cororded

slightly uneven application at rear brake readings

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,631 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 80,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

turbo pipe off

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,509 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 71,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,039 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 41,889 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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SD05 BLN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SD05 BLN, 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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SD05 BLN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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