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WG55 EEB

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,734 mi
Last recorded134,734 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 EEB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 134,734 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 131,779 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 131,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 129,089 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 126,415 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 126,415 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 118,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 123,612 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 123,612 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 121,179 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 121,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 118,100 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 118,100 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 114,708 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 111,115 miles

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

off side front tyre worn fromm outside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 109,133 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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WG55 EEB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WG55 EEB, 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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WG55 EEB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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