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WV55 FBJ

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,772 mi
Last recorded146,772 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 FBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 146,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating slightly

offside front driveshaft gaiter deteriorating slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2021 146,556 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating slightly

offside front driveshaft gaiter deteriorating slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside smooth on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside getting low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

screen chipped

Fail 12 Oct 2020 134,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside smooth on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside getting low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

screen chipped

Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,971 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,663 miles

Front Both front tyres just Starting wear on edge - 205 55 R16

Rear backing plate corroded - both

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 115,663 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Both front tyres just Starting wear on edge - 205 55 R16

Nearside Front Brake pad just starting wear thin

Rear backing plate corroded - both

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear - aero (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake disc lipped

Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Rear brake application uneven.24% variant

Fail 27 Nov 2017 106,035 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Rear brake application uneven.24% variant

Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake dust shield excessively corroded

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

Offside Rear brake dust shield excessively corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 86,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 80,846 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 73,225 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN INNER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,225 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 64,643 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 58,785 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,496 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,380 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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WV55 FBJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WV55 FBJ, 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 WV55 FBJ registered?

WV55 FBJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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