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ST54 UXV

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,909 mi
Last recorded87,909 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 UXV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,909 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 87,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 78,061 miles

Nearside Rear disc scored not seriously weakened

Offside Rear disc scored but not seriously weakened

engine cover fitted

unable to measure engine speed

Fail 20 Feb 2016 78,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear disc scored not seriously weakened

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear disc scored but not seriously weakened

engine cover fitted

unable to measure engine speed

Fail 24 Jan 2015 67,582 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise o/s/r back plate deterioated

Pass 24 Jan 2015 67,582 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise o/s/r back plate deterioated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,995 miles

engine light on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,313 miles

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)

nearside / offside rear tyres badly cracked on sidewalls

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 34,324 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,710 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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ST54 UXV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST54 UXV, 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 ST54 UXV registered?

ST54 UXV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is ST54 UXV safe to buy?

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