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FG05 KPY

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,043 mi
Last recorded146,043 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KPY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 146,043 miles

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 25 Jan 2016 141,545 miles

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 25 Jan 2016 141,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing heavilly on edges of tread

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 28 Jan 2015 127,117 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 127,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,507 miles

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

both front tyres are scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,108 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 100,108 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are unevenly worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,519 miles

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,998 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 56,994 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 41,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,692 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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FG05 KPY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG05 KPY, 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 FG05 KPY registered?

FG05 KPY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is FG05 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 KPY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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