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FD05 DHV

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,154 mi
Last recorded34,154 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 DHV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,154 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,663 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 38,510 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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FD05 DHV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD05 DHV, 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

How do I check the history of FD05 DHV?

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What year was FD05 DHV registered?

FD05 DHV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is FD05 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 DHV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD05 DHV have outstanding finance?

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