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CP54 XFX

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,349 mi
Last recorded143,349 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 XFX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 143,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 134,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 129,629 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 129,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,964 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 111,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 105,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise o/s/f and rear brake plates holed and corroded.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 105,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise o/s/f and rear brake plates holed and corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,696 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 84,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front wipers worn

nsf drop link bar rubber slight parted

Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,553 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SERVICE/SPANNER LIGHT ILLUMANTED

Fail 8 Nov 2011 76,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SERVICE/SPANNER LIGHT ILLUMANTED

Pass 15 Nov 2010 73,091 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,157 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,157 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,014 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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CP54 XFX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CP54 XFX, 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 CP54 XFX registered?

CP54 XFX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is CP54 XFX safe to buy?

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