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FM54 SWN

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,913 mi
Last recorded111,913 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,913 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 111,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

exhaust back box corroded and slight leak of gases

Fail 16 Jan 2018 100,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

eml lamp on dash

exhaust back box corroded and slight leak of gases

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,512 miles

o/s wiper smearing screen

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,299 miles

front wipers smearing

rear brake pads worn close to limit

service light on dash

Fail 28 Jan 2016 83,299 miles

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

front wipers smearing

rear brake pads worn close to limit

service light on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,222 miles

slight creep on brake pedal

wipers smearing screen

Fail 10 Feb 2015 73,204 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

wipers smearing screen

Fail 24 Jan 2015 72,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,604 miles

Slight damage to rear registration plate

both rear tyres have wear on shoulders

Fail 27 Jan 2014 58,604 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight damage to rear registration plate

both rear tyres have wear on shoulders

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,976 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,616 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,298 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 44,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,049 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,388 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,767 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 SWN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

FM54 SWN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is FM54 SWN safe to buy?

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