MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
osf tyre worn low on inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bits missing out of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bits missing out of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding binding on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
unable to see base of rear springs
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
unable to see base of rear springs
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner 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))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' several small chips (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Valve stem slightly damaged all valve steams perishing (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' several small chips (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low OSF especially (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Valve stem slightly damaged all valve steams perishing (4.1.D.1e)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
O/S/R Tyre cracked/perished and feathered
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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AU55 WBY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AU55 WBY, 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 AU55 WBY registered?
AU55 WBY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2005.
Is AU55 WBY safe to buy?
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