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SH55 BOJ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,289 mi
Last recorded95,289 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 BOJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,283 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,573 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 86,101 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2013 63,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 63,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,962 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2010 29,635 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,626 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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SH55 BOJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH55 BOJ, 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 SH55 BOJ registered?

SH55 BOJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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