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RJ55 FFE

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,582 mi
Last recorded190,582 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 FFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 190,582 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 190,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 181,365 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 171,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 152,361 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 152,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 128,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2009 108,601 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,337 miles

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

splash/inspection plates cover substantial area under vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2008 98,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

splash/inspection plates cover substantial area under vehicle

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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RJ55 FFE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ55 FFE, 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 RJ55 FFE registered?

RJ55 FFE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is RJ55 FFE safe to buy?

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