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BF05 BTY

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,579 mi
Last recorded150,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BTY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 150,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 144,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 144,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,152 miles

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all three rear buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 133,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all three rear buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2018 128,156 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 128,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration also white smoke. (7.3.A.2c)

E.M.L ON

Pass 10 Apr 2017 126,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 125,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

centre rear seat belt clasp,outer casing is missing.

engine management light is on?

evidence of heat at offside rear brake disc.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 125,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c/v gaiter has a minor leak of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

centre rear seat belt clasp,outer casing is missing.

engine management light is on?

evidence of heat at offside rear brake disc.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 106,092 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covereds sills

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Fail 3 Apr 2012 72,144 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,751 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,983 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,345 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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BF05 BTY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BF05 BTY, 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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BF05 BTY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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