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FY55 XPC

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,497 mi
Last recorded140,497 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XPC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 140,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s washer not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges & has a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long hand brake travel

Pass 10 Oct 2017 131,875 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heat shield above silencer adrift

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 119,226 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine managment light on

tyre pressure light on

Fail 12 Oct 2016 119,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine managment light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,343 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,872 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,523 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,105 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,987 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,482 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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FY55 XPC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY55 XPC, 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 FY55 XPC registered?

FY55 XPC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is FY55 XPC safe to buy?

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