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BF55 VYZ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,073 mi
Last recorded118,073 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VYZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 118,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2013 100,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,261 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs pitted and scored.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,154 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 VYZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

BF55 VYZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is BF55 VYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 VYZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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