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SD55 HCL

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,020 mi
Last recorded120,020 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 HCL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 120,020 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,398 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 108,277 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 102,177 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 96,298 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,657 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,185 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,009 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 63,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,760 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,815 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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SD55 HCL 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 85.7%.

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 SD55 HCL, 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

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What year was SD55 HCL registered?

SD55 HCL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SD55 HCL safe to buy?

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