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WJ05 EXE

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,745 mi
Last recorded93,745 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 EXE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 93,745 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 88,021 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated rusty/scored (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fit? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 79,326 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 67,373 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,966 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 48,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,378 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 39,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,234 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 30,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ESP light on on dash indicating a fault

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,276 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,309 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,106 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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WJ05 EXE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WJ05 EXE, 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 WJ05 EXE registered?

WJ05 EXE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 EXE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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