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FG55 HYL

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,442 mi
Last recorded131,442 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HYL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 131,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear disc backing plates corroded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2024 123,955 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs covers corroded and rotten

Fail 22 Feb 2024 123,954 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

both rear brake discs covers corroded and rotten

exhaust rear heat shield rotten and corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 123,828 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

ALL 4 Brake disc protection covers corroded (rotted).

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On Limit. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box corroded,

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also various suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 111,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,424 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 100,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,909 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 91,892 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,491 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 84,490 miles

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

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

tailgate not opening

Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,358 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,127 miles

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,916 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,264 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,306 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,482 miles

front headlight aim slightly low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,012 miles

both rear tyres cracking in out side edge

engine under trey fitted

fuel and brake pipes coverd by plastic

nail in n s rear tyre

rear coil springs coverd by plastic

sills coverd by plastic trims

slight smearing fron wipers

two chlied seats fitted to both rear seat belts

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,791 miles

nearside front wiper smearing

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 HYL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

FG55 HYL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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