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FN05 UTY

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,199 mi
Last recorded135,199 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 UTY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 135,199 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres wearing edges

Fail 5 Nov 2019 135,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres wearing edges

Pass 19 Nov 2018 111,408 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 111,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 95,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,756 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 81,756 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,352 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 60,113 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,113 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,680 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 47,622 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,337 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,337 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 39,820 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 May 2011 39,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,525 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 23,847 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,456 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 13,430 miles

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

Nearside 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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FN05 UTY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN05 UTY, 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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FN05 UTY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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