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SG05 BFO

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,195 mi
Last recorded164,195 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 BFO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 164,195 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 155,632 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 143,693 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 143,693 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 128,939 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 May 2015 128,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,881 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 16 Jul 2014 112,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 91,998 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 71,757 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,872 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,209 miles

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 11 Feb 2009 37,271 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 37,271 miles

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

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

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 13 Feb 2008 27,882 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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SG05 BFO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SG05 BFO, 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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SG05 BFO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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