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FV54 USN

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,849 mi
Last recorded67,849 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 USN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 67,849 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 67,846 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,396 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 59,370 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 59,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,425 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,398 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,087 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 54,078 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,189 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 51,186 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s rear (3.5.1k)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,109 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,395 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,777 miles

rear seats not fitted at the time off test

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,897 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,434 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 USN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 USN, 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 FV54 USN registered?

FV54 USN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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The MOT history for FV54 USN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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