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SH55 BVG

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

187,391 mi
Last recorded187,391 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 BVG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 187,391 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 187,389 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 178,040 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 178,040 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 166,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside undertray fitted obscuring components

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 153,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 153,873 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 141,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 141,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 133,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 133,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached sheared bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 125,385 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,428 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 115,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,248 miles

DIESEL HEATER (UNDERBODY)SECURE BUT HANGING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 28 Jul 2014 103,246 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DIESEL HEATER (UNDERBODY)SECURE BUT HANGING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Jan 2013 94,333 miles

both rear tyre treas are low

Fail 18 Jan 2013 94,330 miles

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

both rear tyre treas are low

Fail 25 Jan 2012 86,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads look low

wipers require attention

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,259 miles

front brake pads look low

wipers require attention

Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,580 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 78,580 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,320 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 52,149 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,149 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 BVG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

SH55 BVG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for SH55 BVG shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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