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PLZ 5558

2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,547 mi
Last recorded161,547 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 5558
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Reference TDI
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 161,547 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 161,337 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 157,708 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 157,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 146,295 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 137,399 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018
Fail 12 Sep 2018 137,228 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Reference TDI?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,392
Miles/Year
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring incomplete 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Stop lamp not working 1
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PLZ 5558 is a 2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Reference TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLZ 5558, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was PLZ 5558 registered?

PLZ 5558 is a 2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is PLZ 5558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 5558 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLZ 5558 have outstanding finance?

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