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SL05 PZH

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,828 mi
Last recorded113,828 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 PZH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2020 113,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esc light illuminated (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested emissions readings excessive, heavy blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mounting/sleeve rotten through clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,201 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,016 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,012 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,288 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 96,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,035 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 91,035 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,201 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,055 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 62,977 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 62,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,180 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,491 miles

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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SL05 PZH is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PZH, 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 SL05 PZH registered?

SL05 PZH is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SL05 PZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 PZH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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