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SH54 UMK

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,647 mi
Last recorded135,647 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 UMK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 135,647 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 135,645 miles

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

n/s/f tyre as uneven wear

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 2 Jul 2015 127,314 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,520 miles

both front cv boot leaking slight /perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak around engine area

rear n/s/r discs scored

Fail 28 Jun 2014 118,425 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front cv boot leaking slight /perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak around engine area

rear n/s/r discs scored

Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres low

o/s/f top strut mount bearing little rough when lock to lock

Fail 1 Jul 2013 111,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s/r tyre bald inside edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,668 miles

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

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

slight judder in front brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,960 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,956 miles

Offside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,983 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 84,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,681 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

tailgate handle faulty

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,550 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 49,550 miles

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

offside front headlight required slight adjustment

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

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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SH54 UMK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH54 UMK, 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 SH54 UMK registered?

SH54 UMK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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