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SG55 VCE

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,432 mi
Last recorded182,432 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 VCE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 182,432 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch rough edges

Fail 28 Nov 2019 182,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch rough edges

Pass 18 Oct 2018 163,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 146,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 131,112 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 115,668 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2014 104,212 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 104,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs slightly worn on inside

rear brake discs slightly worn on inside

Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,071 miles

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,047 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,629 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,595 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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SG55 VCE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SG55 VCE, 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 SG55 VCE registered?

SG55 VCE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SG55 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 VCE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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