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AJ55 XZC

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 124,118 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2017 124,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2016 116,341 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 116,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Snapped (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,336 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,739 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 96,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 87,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel heater element under vehicle loose and damaged

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 23 Dec 2011 77,772 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

fuel heater element under vehicle loose and damaged

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,316 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight wear in n/s front suspension

Fail 6 Jan 2011 70,251 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight wear in n/s front suspension

Pass 29 Dec 2009 60,493 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

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 XZC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

AJ55 XZC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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