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DY05 ORJ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,258 mi
Last recorded197,258 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ORJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 197,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 193,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 187,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 175,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 161,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 146,952 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 146,952 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 141,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 131,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 113,011 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 113,011 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,422 miles

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,997 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 66,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,763 miles

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

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

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,883 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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DY05 ORJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DY05 ORJ, 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 DY05 ORJ registered?

DY05 ORJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DY05 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 ORJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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