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WG55 UBV

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,501 mi
Last recorded171,501 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UBV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 171,501 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 165,943 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 165,943 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 155,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 144,408 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 130,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing /cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing /cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

service light on dash

Fail 9 Mar 2020 130,863 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing /cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing /cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

coolant on minimum

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

service light on dash

Pass 22 Feb 2019 122,700 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 114,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,410 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 107,410 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,159 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake grabbing slightly.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 99,159 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake grabbing slightly.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,848 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,366 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r disc poor

slight play in the n/s/f lower arm inner front bush

Fail 7 Feb 2013 72,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,866 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,034 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 55,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,831 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,064 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 UBV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 UBV, 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 WG55 UBV registered?

WG55 UBV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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