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SF54 WEV

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,848 mi
Last recorded103,848 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 WEV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 103,848 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 103,848 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/45/17) - Strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm (225/45/17) Worn heavily on the inner edge, and the tyre is starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 99,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/45/17) - Strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm (225/45/17) Worn heavily on the inner edge, and the tyre is starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 97,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 93,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 90,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,051 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2015 81,630 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,465 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,339 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,314 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,617 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,470 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,917 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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SF54 WEV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF54 WEV, 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 SF54 WEV registered?

SF54 WEV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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