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FD05 NYG

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,858 mi
Last recorded123,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NYG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,858 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 123,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted

slight corrosion on rear subframe.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

eml light on

Fail 18 Feb 2017 109,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

eml light on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying illuminated

levels to vehicle i.e. water oil etc are low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,717 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 25 Jun 2014 90,717 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine warning light on

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,087 miles

engine management light on

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2012 77,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,843 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,797 miles

o/s n/s front inner tyer slighty wron

Pass 24 Jul 2010 65,482 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 65,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 53,993 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 53,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NYG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

FD05 NYG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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