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SG55 ZRU

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,765 mi
Last recorded135,765 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 ZRU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 135,765 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2024 135,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2023 127,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2022 117,278 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 117,278 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 114,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 104,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,858 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,371 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,708 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,700 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 51,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 25,164 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,149 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,720 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 ZRU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

SG55 ZRU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is SG55 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 ZRU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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