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FL55 JVD

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,687 mi
Last recorded83,687 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 JVD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,687 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 83,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

rear brakes binding

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,596 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,472 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 68,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,485 miles

BOOT LID SECURED CLOSED WITH ROPE

Offside Front Outer SLIGHT LEAK ON C.V.BOOT

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,069 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,764 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 51,764 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,893 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 26,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,714 miles

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 JVD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL55 JVD, 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 JVD registered?

FL55 JVD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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