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BF55 VYP

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,677 mi
Last recorded149,677 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VYP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 149,677 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 144,649 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,155 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 133,155 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 120,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 104,365 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre inner wall deep splits around lettering

Pass 15 Dec 2016 100,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,711 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,436 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper slight smearing

offside rear tyre wearing edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,046 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 72,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,591 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,696 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,723 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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BF55 VYP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF55 VYP, 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 BF55 VYP registered?

BF55 VYP is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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