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WF55 VBU

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,526 mi
Last recorded133,526 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 VBU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 133,526 miles

Rear rear under bodey rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2019 127,727 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 132,011 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,147 miles

4 brake backplates corroded

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

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

rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,338 miles

fuel filter corroded

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,618 miles

3 child seats fitted

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 112,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

3 child seats fitted

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

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

eml on

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,256 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,256 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and becoming slightly perished.

Engine management light on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2013 95,665 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,665 miles

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,245 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Front passenger air bag switched off.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Oct 2012 87,245 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine management light staying on.

Front passenger air bag switched off.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs becoming worn and lipped

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Oct 2011 79,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs becoming worn and lipped

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,554 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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WF55 VBU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WF55 VBU, 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 WF55 VBU registered?

WF55 VBU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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