MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for FY55 XPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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