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FP05 MXL

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,269 mi
Last recorded131,269 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 131,269 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,636 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,834 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 104,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,968 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 86,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,050 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,404 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,709 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,692 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,661 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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 MXL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

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

Is FP05 MXL safe to buy?

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