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SJ05 JGO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,053 mi
Last recorded54,053 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 JGO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 54,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 50,957 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 48,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,786 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes because of covers

Fail 6 Aug 2011 42,786 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect brake pipes because of covers

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,797 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 27,791 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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SJ05 JGO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ05 JGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ05 JGO registered?

SJ05 JGO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is SJ05 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 JGO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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