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FX55 MZO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,916 mi
Last recorded143,916 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 MZO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 143,916 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2017 143,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 131,802 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 121,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 118,270 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 118,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 81,747 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 81,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,728 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2009 57,179 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 57,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,388 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)

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

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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FX55 MZO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue 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 FX55 MZO, 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 FX55 MZO registered?

FX55 MZO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FX55 MZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 MZO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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