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FL55 JDX

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,131 mi
Last recorded107,131 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 JDX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 101,473 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 101,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT IN HALF. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIRBAG LIGHT ON (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT AT INNER END OF BOOT AND IS INSECURE. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front YELLOW LIGHT ON DASH,FOR POWER STEERING ,BUT POWER STEERING WORKS AS IT SHOULD.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is perhsing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 94,214 miles

Offside Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction ON DASH BOARD. (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ,large cut on outer of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn across width of tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is perhsing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,123 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Fail 1 Mar 2018 87,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT AROUND ,END OF GAITER. (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working ON DASH. (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FROZEN.WASHER JET. (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working IN BUMPER. (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front WASHER JET FROZEN.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,235 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 68,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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FL55 JDX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL55 JDX, 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 FL55 JDX registered?

FL55 JDX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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