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SM55 AXB

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,307 mi
Last recorded103,307 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 AXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,307 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,148 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine management light on

o/s/r brake disc shield missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 99,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe at sleeve loose (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and low (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted

coolant level low

engine management light on

o/s/r brake disc shield missing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 90,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,102 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 73,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 49,441 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs heat damaged.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 35,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,088 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 27,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SM55 AXB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AXB, 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 AXB registered?

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

Is SM55 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 AXB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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