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FE05 TFF

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,686 mi
Last recorded89,686 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 TFF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,111 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,747 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,716 miles

Airbag light illuminated signalling fault in system

Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,716 miles

Airbag light illuminated signalling fault in system

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,445 miles

both sides rear tyres, inner and outer edges cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,939 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,006 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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FE05 TFF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FE05 TFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 TFF registered?

FE05 TFF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is FE05 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 TFF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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