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FH54 UEV

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,710 mi
Last recorded163,710 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 UEV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 163,710 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2020 163,710 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 155,117 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted / ubcc

Pass 23 Mar 2018 149,299 miles

Hand brake has excess travel

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,580 miles

boot area full

both front flexi beake hoses deteriorated

both rear shocks damp

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front pads low

interior mirror loose

oil lesk

osr tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Mar 2017 123,580 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working osr (1.3.2b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (8.2.2)

boot area full

both front flexi beake hoses deteriorated

both rear shocks damp

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front pads low

interior mirror loose

oil lesk

osr tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,137 miles

engine under and sill covers fitted

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

os and nsf flexi brake hoses deteriorated

osf tyre worn on inner edges and cracks on outer edge

osr tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2016 106,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low ns and os (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

engine under and sill covers fitted

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

os and nsf flexi brake hoses deteriorated

osf tyre worn on inner edges and cracks on outer edge

osr tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,000 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,568 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 72,429 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 61,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 61,781 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,769 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear coil springs

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,471 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,354 miles

Nearside 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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FH54 UEV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH54 UEV, 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 FH54 UEV registered?

FH54 UEV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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