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CE55 VYM

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,771 mi
Last recorded169,771 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VYM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 169,771 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 169,497 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 168,362 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 167,562 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 167,562 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 166,812 miles

Oil leak ()

tailgate locks and latches on secondary catch

Fail 15 Sep 2017 166,811 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

tailgate locks and latches on secondary catch

Pass 3 Oct 2016 155,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre badly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre badly out of shape

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 3 Oct 2016 155,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre badly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre badly out of shape

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,789 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 126,241 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,481 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 111,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,912 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 98,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,388 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,330 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VYM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

CE55 VYM is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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