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VE55 JVZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,509 mi
Last recorded140,509 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 JVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 140,509 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 140,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 136,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 136,247 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 136,184 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 130,880 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2019 130,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,142 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,610 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,463 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,215 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,799 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,794 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,946 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,170 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)

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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VE55 JVZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE55 JVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE55 JVZ registered?

VE55 JVZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is VE55 JVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 JVZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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