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MJ05 FDX

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,419 mi
Last recorded107,419 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FDX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 94,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 82,504 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 82,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 71,916 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 71,914 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,187 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,333 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,298 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,664 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 27,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 23,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 17,423 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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MJ05 FDX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ05 FDX, 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 MJ05 FDX registered?

MJ05 FDX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is MJ05 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 FDX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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