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FG05 WAA

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,789 mi
Last recorded64,789 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WAA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,789 miles

rear brakes n/s and o/s slightly binding

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,607 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light on.

Nearside front wiper streaky

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 59,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light on.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front wiper streaky

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 52,775 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Engine malfunction light on.

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Near side wiper streaky.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,775 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Engine malfunction light on.

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Near side wiper streaky.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,759 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,149 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 WAA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA registered?

FG05 WAA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FG05 WAA safe to buy?

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