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FP05 MGX

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,367 mi
Last recorded87,367 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 MGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 87,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Cannot operate position lights & fog lights. Headlights constantly on. (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non-obligatory mirror (Interior rear view) insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 82,759 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 82,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,506 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,233 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,864 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 51,211 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,438 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

R/tyres perished

Fail 28 May 2014 41,661 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,118 miles

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

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

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,260 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 35,260 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 31,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

engine managment light on

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly lipped

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,691 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

engine managment light on

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly lipped

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,048 miles

engine management light on

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,048 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)

engine management light on

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,061 miles

atten wiper judder

Fail 19 Feb 2009 28,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

atten wiper judder

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,550 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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FP05 MGX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FP05 MGX, 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 FP05 MGX registered?

FP05 MGX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is FP05 MGX safe to buy?

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