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WF05 RXW

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,782 mi
Last recorded98,782 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 RXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,782 miles

Discs worn

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 98,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Discs worn

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,662 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,730 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 75,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 63,970 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 63,663 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 51,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,686 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to removal of seats

Fail 6 May 2008 36,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat belts not tested due to removal of seats

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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WF05 RXW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF05 RXW, 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 WF05 RXW registered?

WF05 RXW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is WF05 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 RXW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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