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FP05 MPU

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,482 mi
Last recorded116,482 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 MPU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 112,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,945 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 100,240 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,027 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,949 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 88,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,620 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,620 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 672,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TYRES DOWN TO 3.5mm

REARTYRES DOWN TO 2.5mm

Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,233 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TYRES DOWN TO 3.5mm

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REARTYRES DOWN TO 2.5mm

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,272 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 40,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,372 miles

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

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 MPU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FP05 MPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP05 MPU?

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What year was FP05 MPU registered?

FP05 MPU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is FP05 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 MPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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