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FL55 JVC

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,578 mi
Last recorded99,578 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 99,578 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END CLIP SPITS GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,979 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 94,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 90,761 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 90,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 83,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 76,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,760 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,492 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,763 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,207 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,338 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 20,337 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JVC 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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

FL55 JVC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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