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FV54 USL

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 USL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 132,520 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 121,696 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,063 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,741 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,321 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,123 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,376 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,908 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 38,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,876 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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FV54 USL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 FV54 USL, 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 FV54 USL registered?

FV54 USL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is FV54 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 USL 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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