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FD05 NXV

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,770 mi
Last recorded137,770 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NXV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 137,770 miles

All suspension components corroded/flaking

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s VERY close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 137,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure central bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded/flaking

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s VERY close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 130,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,956 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 123956 (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,456 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 116,456 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,034 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover fitted and under trays

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 106,043 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,043 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,482 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,079 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2008 43,234 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 NXV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

FD05 NXV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is FD05 NXV safe to buy?

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