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SD05 LHU

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,391 mi
Last recorded123,391 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 LHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 123,391 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 113,480 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 113,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,611 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 104,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,326 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,239 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,998 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,902 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,644 miles

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

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

small lump out off nearside front side wall

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 LHU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SD05 LHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD05 LHU?

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What year was SD05 LHU registered?

SD05 LHU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SD05 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 LHU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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