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WP05 FPG

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,553 mi
Last recorded213,553 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 FPG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 213,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 198,199 miles

Item removed from interior mirror

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED,PITTED (3.5.1i)

Rear reg plate crack,but readable

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Underside engine / gear box mounting starting to split (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 175,283 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 175,283 miles

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

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

N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 151,475 miles

Both front brake disc worn

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 151,464 miles

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

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)

both front brake disc worn

Pass 14 Jun 2012 125,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 108,653 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 90,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,904 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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WP05 FPG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WP05 FPG, 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 WP05 FPG registered?

WP05 FPG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is WP05 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 FPG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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