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FN05 UUB

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,713 mi
Last recorded169,713 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 UUB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 169,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 152,394 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2017 132,069 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 131,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 128,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 126,797 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 124,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 124,543 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,872 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 79,113 miles

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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 UUB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red 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 FN05 UUB, 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 FN05 UUB registered?

FN05 UUB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FN05 UUB safe to buy?

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