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AJ55 TLZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,401 mi
Last recorded118,401 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TLZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 118,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 118,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,271 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 109,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,544 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 103,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated OUTER CASE SPLIT - INNER CORE EXPOSED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OUTER CASE PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,190 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre brake light not working

Pass 18 May 2018 87,941 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 87,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO TREAD WEAR BARS - 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working GLB 382 (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 84,344 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 84,344 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,154 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not to cords

Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not to cords

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,793 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,743 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

O/S/R Tyre serverly perished/splitting

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,640 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres serverly perished/split

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 51,430 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,451 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,206 miles

Timing belt due for replacement

Under trays fitted to most of underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2009 40,206 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil level was very low

Timing belt due for replacement

Under trays fitted to most of underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,340 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, vehicle may benefit from wheel alignment check

Oil level was very low, topped up 2.5 litres

Service due lamp illuminated

heater intake partially blocked with leaves, suggest pollen filter replacement

Engine oil leak onto exhaust

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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AJ55 TLZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 AJ55 TLZ, 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 AJ55 TLZ registered?

AJ55 TLZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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