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FV55 FXU

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,544 mi
Last recorded123,544 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FXU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2024 123,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,087 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 120,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 117,701 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 115,354 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,493 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 111,083 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 109,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 103,698 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 97,688 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,290 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 84,433 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 76,540 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 66,157 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,572 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FXU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FXU, 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

How do I check the history of FV55 FXU?

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What year was FV55 FXU registered?

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

Is FV55 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 FXU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV55 FXU have outstanding finance?

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