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FD05 EFV

2005 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,086 mi
Last recorded139,086 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea XL104,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EFV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 139,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 131,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 114,051 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 114,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 93,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2011 93,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 74,885 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 74,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 57,740 miles

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

windscreen washer system poor on n/s but still clearing screen

Pass 20 May 2008 40,302 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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FD05 EFV is a 2005 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 104,346 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD05 EFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD05 EFV registered?

FD05 EFV is a 2005 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is FD05 EFV safe to buy?

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