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FM54 CVJ

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,842 mi
Last recorded153,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 CVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 153,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 148,730 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 141,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 135,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 126,118 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 117,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 112,369 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 112,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 101,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,057 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 CVJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FM54 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

FM54 CVJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is FM54 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 CVJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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