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JW55 FUN

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW55 FUN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,453 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear anti roll bar D bushes deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,927 miles

Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,809 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,226 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 86,225 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,190 miles

Front brake discs scored/corroded

Headlights have protectors fitted with condensation behind them, making the beam pattern diffused slightly

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,041 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front brake discs corroded

Headlight pattern poor due to headlight protectors being condensated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,246 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,049 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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JW55 FUN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JW55 FUN, 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 JW55 FUN registered?

JW55 FUN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is JW55 FUN safe to buy?

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