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SM05 DBO

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,893 mi
Last recorded151,893 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 DBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 151,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 146,264 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 138,051 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear suspension arms links, andcomponents (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 138,051 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear suspension arms links, andcomponents (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 120,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 108,670 miles

Engine bay covers, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 May 2018 108,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine bay covers, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,888 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 85,887 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 75,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,967 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,133 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 42,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,454 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 DBO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DBO, 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 DBO registered?

SM05 DBO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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