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FM54 GVW

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,975 mi
Last recorded88,975 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 88,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 84,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 79,110 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 69,759 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 64,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,567 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 58,567 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,560 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in center of tyre tread ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,111 miles

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,052 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,273 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,122 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,131 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,464 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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FM54 GVW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM54 GVW?

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What year was FM54 GVW registered?

FM54 GVW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is FM54 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 GVW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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