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FG05 NJE

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,774 mi
Last recorded48,774 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 NJE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,774 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 48,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,448 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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 NJE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NJE, 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

How do I check the history of FG05 NJE?

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What year was FG05 NJE registered?

FG05 NJE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is FG05 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 NJE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG05 NJE have outstanding finance?

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