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FG55 HLX

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,367 mi
Last recorded78,367 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HLX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,243 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,162 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 55,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,529 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,601 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,626 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 15,549 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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FG55 HLX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG55 HLX, 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 FG55 HLX registered?

FG55 HLX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FG55 HLX safe to buy?

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