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VFZ 4235

2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,338 mi
Last recorded171,338 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 4235
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Reference TDI
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 171,338 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 171,210 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 171,091 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,971 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 156,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 133,934 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Reference TDI?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,392
Miles/Year
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring incomplete 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Stop lamp not working 1
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VFZ 4235 is a 2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Reference TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFZ 4235, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VFZ 4235 registered?

VFZ 4235 is a 2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is VFZ 4235 safe to buy?

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