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HK55 FBL

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,983 mi
Last recorded154,983 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 FBL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 154,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 147,330 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 147,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 142,839 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 135,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 124,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 105,452 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,375 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 97,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 87,813 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,477 miles

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2012 71,475 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)

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,809 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,201 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 54,198 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,813 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 34,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HK55 FBL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK55 FBL, 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 HK55 FBL registered?

HK55 FBL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is HK55 FBL safe to buy?

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