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FM54 BFZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

85,545 mi
Last recorded85,545 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 BFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,545 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 85,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 85,322 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle rust

Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,152 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 81,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,973 miles

Nearside Front wing slighltly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 76,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing slighltly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 75,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,790 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 74,786 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,321 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,465 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 71,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,967 miles

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

high level stoplight innop

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Fail 3 Jan 2018 65,967 miles

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

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

high level stoplight innop

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,603 miles

high level stoplight innop

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Fail 19 Dec 2016 60,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level stoplight innop

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,227 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Fail 14 Jan 2016 55,226 miles

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

rear brake pads appear low in carriers at o/s

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fraying on o/s/f seatbelt

Pass 18 Jan 2014 44,725 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 40,000 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 40,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 35,424 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 31,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 26,409 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 26,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 21,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 15,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front 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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FM54 BFZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FM54 BFZ, 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 FM54 BFZ registered?

FM54 BFZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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