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SM55 AWV

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 AWV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,001 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,855 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 3 Aug 2011 61,089 miles

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,851 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,850 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,992 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,040 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 30,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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SM55 AWV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM55 AWV, 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 SM55 AWV registered?

SM55 AWV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is SM55 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 AWV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM55 AWV have outstanding finance?

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