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FP55 FMM

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,368 mi
Last recorded123,368 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 FMM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,765 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,345 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 115,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,277 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,475 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes on rear frame -- oxydizing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight binding

bolt missing from front frame

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2015 94,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes on rear frame -- oxydizing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear slight binding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bolt missing from front frame

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,600 miles

exhaust bracket deteriorated

rerar silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,288 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,243 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,119 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 55,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,772 miles

both rear tyres cracking om sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,012 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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FP55 FMM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP55 FMM, 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 FP55 FMM registered?

FP55 FMM is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is FP55 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 FMM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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