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SG05 BHJ

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,640 mi
Last recorded117,640 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 BHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 117,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 115,628 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 110,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 97,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,846 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,109 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,891 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,074 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,722 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,685 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 BHJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SG05 BHJ, 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 SG05 BHJ registered?

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

Is SG05 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 BHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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