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SL05 JVR

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,231 mi
Last recorded81,231 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 JVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 81,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,963 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 10 Oct 2020 74,114 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 74,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,928 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 65,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 59,338 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,638 miles

under trays and rear child seats

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,643 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,204 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leek

Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,325 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN.

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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SL05 JVR is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL05 JVR, 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 SL05 JVR registered?

SL05 JVR is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is SL05 JVR safe to buy?

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