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FM54 WFA

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,382 mi
Last recorded80,382 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 WFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,382 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 80,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,318 miles

engine light on

r/h/r tyre smooth on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 76,318 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine light on

r/h/r tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,131 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,537 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,057 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear brakediscs worn & corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 45,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear brakediscs worn & corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management warning light is on indicating fault

Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2008 29,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r wheel bearing is noisy but not rough when rotated....

Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,080 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 WFA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

FM54 WFA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is FM54 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 WFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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