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WV55 XJT

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,979 mi
Last recorded145,979 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 XJT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 145,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc backing plates corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 145,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc backing plates corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 130,619 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 130,619 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 119,543 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time

Pass 21 May 2019 110,683 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 101,047 miles

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,780 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,780 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,126 miles

Centre Exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Sill covers hub covers engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,125 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake hose to caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Sill covers hub covers engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,176 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,630 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Dec 2013 69,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,036 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded (peeling)

windscreen chipped in zone B

Fail 8 Dec 2012 60,036 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly rusted on inner surface

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded (peeling)

windscreen chipped in zone B

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,402 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 46,918 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,106 miles

front nearside tyre punctured

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,850 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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WV55 XJT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV55 XJT, 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 WV55 XJT registered?

WV55 XJT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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