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WV55 FKF

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,192 mi
Last recorded129,192 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 FKF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 129,192 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 127,543 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 127,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 113,283 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 113,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,410 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015
Fail 11 Jul 2015

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,613 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

e.m.l on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,190 miles

both front tyres near limits

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,793 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 42,935 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,570 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 FKF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WV55 FKF, 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 FKF registered?

WV55 FKF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WV55 FKF safe to buy?

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