MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
Offside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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
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.
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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.
Is SH54 UMK safe to buy?
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