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CF55 FLJ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,392 mi
Last recorded78,392 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 FLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,392 miles

Underside rusty in places

Centre rear seat belt stalk casing broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2021 78,392 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Centre rear seat belt stalk casing broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Low effort on offside parking brake

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Underside rusty in places

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,281 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,179 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,947 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 40,807 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,975 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,056 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 26,047 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,039 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 15,039 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 11,464 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 10,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 10,101 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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CF55 FLJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CF55 FLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF55 FLJ registered?

CF55 FLJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is CF55 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 FLJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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