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DY55 MWA

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 MWA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 88,974 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 88,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,628 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 81,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 75,793 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 75,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,418 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 58,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 19,091 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 14,119 miles

all tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,735 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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DY55 MWA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

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

Is DY55 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 MWA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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