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FG05 KXB

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 110,629 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 12 Sep 2022 106,516 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm &worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated becoming detached but still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s cv gaiter starting to perish

Fail 18 Aug 2020 96,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s cv gaiter starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake disc backplates corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,333 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,261 miles

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

OSR back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

OSR back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,744 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 87,744 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, and has poor tread condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,141 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,486 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 46,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear wiper blade not clearing rear screen and washer jet cap missing

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 KXB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FG05 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

FG05 KXB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 KXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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