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FY05 TPX

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,090 mi
Last recorded165,090 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TPX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 165,090 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 165,089 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 162,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 162,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 158,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 158,063 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working turns on then goes off immediately (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces ridge of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip centre of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch juddering slightly

underbody surface corrosion to rear of car

Pass 4 Oct 2017 148,716 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and almost through tread ply.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 139,155 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 139,040 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

segments out on high level brake light

Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 128,311 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 110,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,320 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,219 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 77,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/r tyre slightly worn out of shape

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,733 miles

advise front tyres getting low.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,221 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 33,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,583 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 TPX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY05 TPX, 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 FY05 TPX registered?

FY05 TPX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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