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WV05 ZXO

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,690 mi
Last recorded154,690 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 ZXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 154,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 135,411 miles

Electronic stability system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front 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 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 127,319 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light is on

Fail 27 Apr 2015 127,319 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light is on

Pass 5 Apr 2014 118,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front grill damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 105,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,295 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,077 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,194 miles

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

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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WV05 ZXO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV05 ZXO, 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 WV05 ZXO registered?

WV05 ZXO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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