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WX05 PZM

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

172,920 mi
Last recorded172,920 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 PZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 172,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

ems light on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 154,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM REAR INNER BUSH INSERT LOOSE ON LOCATING PIN.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 154,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM REAR INNER BUSH INSERT LOOSE ON LOCATING PIN.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM REAR INNER BUSH INSERT LOOSE ON LOCATING PIN.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 125,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread area.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AREA.

TYRE SIZE FOR ADVISORY.205/55/16 ZR

Fail 13 Oct 2014 125,559 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread area.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AREA.

TYRE SIZE FOR ADVISORY.205/55/16 ZR

Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside and nearside rear brake discs worn.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 114,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside and nearside rear brake discs worn.

TYRE SIZE;205/55/16

Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,637 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 99,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,348 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 86,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,746 miles

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

nearside front brake flexi hose slighlty damaged

Fail 14 May 2008 56,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front brake flexi hose slighlty damaged

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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WX05 PZM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WX05 PZM, 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 WX05 PZM registered?

WX05 PZM is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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