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FV05 TYB

2005 Seat Altea

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,769 mi
Last recorded130,769 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 TYB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 130,769 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 130,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 117,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Pushed in and pointing at the floor (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 103,365 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 103,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,754 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,670 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 79,669 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,685 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 48,085 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,268 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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FV05 TYB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV05 TYB, 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 FV05 TYB registered?

FV05 TYB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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