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WP05 BXB

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,331 mi
Last recorded140,331 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 BXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 140,331 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer tread (3mm)

Rear brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 129,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 116,246 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake back plate corroded through and incomplete.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 102,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 91,108 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 79,638 miles

unable to view and inspect rear brake pads

Pass 20 May 2010 65,601 miles

Slight seepage of grease from N/S outer CV boot

Pass 21 May 2009 50,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,269 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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WP05 BXB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WP05 BXB, 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 WP05 BXB registered?

WP05 BXB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is WP05 BXB safe to buy?

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