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FE55 VYR

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,946 mi
Last recorded72,946 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 VYR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,946 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,690 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 67,596 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 67,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,803 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 59,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2011 54,898 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 51,691 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 45,143 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 45,143 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 36,398 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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FE55 VYR is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE55 VYR, 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 FE55 VYR registered?

FE55 VYR is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is FE55 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 VYR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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