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SM05 CZT

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,183 mi
Last recorded207,183 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 CZT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 207,183 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 207,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 203,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Fail 19 Sep 2016 203,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 120,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 111,395 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 111,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 May 2013 99,571 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 96,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,031 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 85,036 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs and pads worn

rear discs and pads

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 CZT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM05 CZT, 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 CZT registered?

SM05 CZT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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