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SM05 AYA

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,877 mi
Last recorded97,877 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 AYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 97,877 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,239 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRON and BACK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 90,238 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRON and BACK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,913 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,421 miles

Front both top mounts stiff and noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on and engine noisy

Fail 7 Oct 2016 81,421 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front both top mounts stiff and noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on and engine noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,544 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,780 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 63,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,614 miles

cat noisey

rear brake pads low

rear discs corroding

rear tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,792 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 27,792 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,058 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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SM05 AYA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc 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 SM05 AYA, 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 SM05 AYA registered?

SM05 AYA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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