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FP55 FMO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,949 mi
Last recorded69,949 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 FMO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 69,949 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 69,862 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside handbrake low.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,025 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,156 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,978 miles

rear fog light full of water

Fail 21 Nov 2009 37,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 37,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,443 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 30,443 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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 FMO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP55 FMO, 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 FMO registered?

FP55 FMO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FP55 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 FMO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP55 FMO have outstanding finance?

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