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FP55 NPA

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,531 mi
Last recorded129,531 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 NPA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 129,531 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 129,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 124,066 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 123,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 113,016 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,955 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 84,085 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,982 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 65,336 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 NPA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPA, 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

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What year was FP55 NPA registered?

FP55 NPA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is FP55 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 NPA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP55 NPA have outstanding finance?

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