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FA05 KWP

2005 Seat Altea

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,250 mi
Last recorded173,250 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 173,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 160,249 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 160,249 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 147,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 134,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged, no sharp edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Jul 2016 134,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged, no sharp edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Aug 2015 125,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 112,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,735 miles

all four tyre tread low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,108 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,843 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,592 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,579 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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FA05 KWP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FA05 KWP, 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 FA05 KWP registered?

FA05 KWP is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is FA05 KWP safe to buy?

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