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FV55 FXT

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,165 mi
Last recorded96,165 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,165 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,537 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 91,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 90,425 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,022 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,022 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,381 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 81,381 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,185 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,016 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,240 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,004 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,508 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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FV55 FXT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FV55 FXT, 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 FV55 FXT registered?

FV55 FXT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is FV55 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 FXT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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