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FP55 UPW

2005 Seat Altea

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,811 mi
Last recorded118,811 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 UPW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,811 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 82,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,889 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,889 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,333 miles

Front discs corroding on inner surface

Rear discs corroding on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,810 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,079 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,033 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,144 miles

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 UPW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

FP55 UPW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is FP55 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 UPW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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