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FD05 HBB

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HBB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 128,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear back plate heavily corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 128,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear back plate heavily corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,544 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate in poor condition and corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 124,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate in poor condition and corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

tailgate only opened from inside

Pass 9 Mar 2017 112,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tailgate only opens from inside

Fail 9 Mar 2017 112,192 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tailgate only opens from inside

Pass 5 Mar 2016 110,613 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,179 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 87,923 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,697 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 76,697 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 57,427 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,073 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HBB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HBB, 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.

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FD05 HBB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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