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FD05 HBL

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,082 mi
Last recorded144,082 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HBL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 144,082 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 144,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 136,471 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 5 Nov 2019 136,471 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,593 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,337 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,400 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r disc cover corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 90,067 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,704 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 81,704 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,899 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 58,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 41,373 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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FD05 HBL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD05 HBL, 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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What year was FD05 HBL registered?

FD05 HBL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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