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FG05 NJF

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,911 mi
Last recorded65,911 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 NJF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 62,082 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Plus joining to front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 58,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,080 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 54,080 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

service light on and struggled to pass emmision test

Fail 22 Sep 2017 49,348 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)

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

service light on and struggled to pass emmision test

Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,760 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,565 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,003 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,772 miles

all tyres cracking in the sidewalls and tread

front discs slightly lipped and corroded

front wipers smearing

rear coil springs obscured by lower arms

surface corrosion to exhaust

undercovers fitted

wheel trims damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2011 15,772 miles

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

all tyres cracking in the sidewalls and tread

front discs slightly lipped and corroded

front wipers smearing

rear coil springs obscured by lower arms

surface corrosion to exhaust

undercovers fitted

wheel trims damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,629 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 11,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stone chip in windscreen. wipers smearing. exhaust system corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,143 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 NJF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJF, 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 FG05 NJF registered?

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

Is FG05 NJF safe to buy?

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