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MF55 MKJ

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,496 mi
Last recorded119,496 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 MKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 119,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,560 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,505 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,417 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,738 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,162 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 74,198 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,834 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,417 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,809 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 51,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,756 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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MF55 MKJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF55 MKJ, 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 MF55 MKJ registered?

MF55 MKJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is MF55 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 MKJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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