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CE55 VYF

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,377 mi
Last recorded176,377 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VYF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 176,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak from top of engine

Pass 9 Nov 2021 163,170 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it and worn on the edges

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

centre stop light has been removed

engine has a heavy oil leak

front number plate is damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2020 154,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 154,714 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 151,336 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked, perished and low on tread. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked, perished and low on tread. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 151,335 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked, perished and low on tread. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked, perished and low on tread. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 142,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover missing o/side no. plate lamp

Fail 27 Apr 2018 142,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover missing o/side no. plate lamp

Pass 11 May 2017 127,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2016 113,574 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 113,571 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,696 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner shouledrs

both rear tyres cracking and worn on inner shoulders

cover missing o/side no.plate lamp

Fail 28 May 2015 97,626 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner shouledrs

both rear tyres cracking and worn on inner shoulders

cover missing o/side no.plate lamp

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 23 May 2014 82,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,692 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wiper smearing windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,896 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 57,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CE55 VYF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE55 VYF, 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 CE55 VYF registered?

CE55 VYF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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