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FP05 VYA

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,897 mi
Last recorded143,897 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2014 143,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,670 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 119,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 116,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 114,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 96,200 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 VYA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA?

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What year was FP05 VYA registered?

FP05 VYA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FP05 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 VYA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP05 VYA have outstanding finance?

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