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WF55 ZRV

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,212 mi
Last recorded76,212 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 ZRV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 76,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,700 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 68,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 57,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 44,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,576 miles

n/s/f brake heat sheild corroded

n/s/r child seat present

o/s/r child seat present

rear brake disc heat shields corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 42,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake heat sheild corroded

n/s/r child seat present

o/s/r child seat present

rear brake disc heat shields corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,879 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 15,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,292 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 ZRV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc 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 WF55 ZRV, 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 WF55 ZRV registered?

WF55 ZRV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is WF55 ZRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 ZRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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