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SD05 ZBV

2005 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,115 mi
Last recorded69,115 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 ZBV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2014 69,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 61,514 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nsf wiper detoriated

srs light illuminated

Fail 6 Apr 2012 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nsf wiper detoriated

srs light illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,518 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 36,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,699 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 ZBV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZBV, 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 SD05 ZBV registered?

SD05 ZBV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is SD05 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 ZBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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