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BT55 FJJ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,121 mi
Last recorded193,121 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 193,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 186,126 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 167,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 154,675 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 145,177 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 136,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 124,192 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 124,192 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 113,789 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 113,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 94,925 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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BT55 FJJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT55 FJJ, 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 BT55 FJJ registered?

BT55 FJJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is BT55 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 FJJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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