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PK55 FXU

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,751 mi
Last recorded151,751 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 FXU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 151,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 147,633 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 132,426 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,629 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 109,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,382 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 92,534 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,680 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,490 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,341 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 73,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2010 65,770 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s+o/s front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 59,233 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,858 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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PK55 FXU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK55 FXU, 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 PK55 FXU registered?

PK55 FXU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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