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FY05 BKF

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,988 mi
Last recorded122,988 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BKF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 114,326 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 114,326 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,070 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,136 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 63,136 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,053 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,860 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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FY05 BKF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY05 BKF, 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 FY05 BKF?

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What year was FY05 BKF registered?

FY05 BKF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is FY05 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 BKF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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