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MM55 FTN

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,205 mi
Last recorded96,205 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 FTN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,205 miles

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

Oil leak nearside gearbox seal ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers slightly streaky

Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak nearside gearbox seal ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,652 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and wearing thin

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre punctured.

Reverse light inop.

coolant level low and radiator leaking.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 92,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front and rear brake discs corroded and wearing thin

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre punctured.

Reverse light inop.

coolant level low and radiator leaking.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 87,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,910 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 82,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 2 Oct 2012 74,033 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,128 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2008 33,267 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,267 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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MM55 FTN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM55 FTN, 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 MM55 FTN registered?

MM55 FTN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is MM55 FTN safe to buy?

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