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GP05 FRD

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,258 mi
Last recorded86,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FRD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Petrol flap broken

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,346 miles

Both rear & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Front & rear brake discs splash guards corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,346 miles

Offside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Front & rear brake discs splash guards corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,772 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 74,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 47,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,224 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,923 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,982 miles

both front tyres 3mm

slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim

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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GP05 FRD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GP05 FRD, 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

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What year was GP05 FRD registered?

GP05 FRD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is GP05 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 FRD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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