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DY55 MVX

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,131 mi
Last recorded72,131 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 MVX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,131 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,473 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 68,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,830 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,613 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,384 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 23 Sep 2011 38,283 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,597 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,132 miles

Offside Rear 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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DY55 MVX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY55 MVX, 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 DY55 MVX registered?

DY55 MVX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DY55 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 MVX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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