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EK05 YWM

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,590 mi
Last recorded115,590 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YWM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 115,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 108,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,752 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 93,077 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,145 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 84,145 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 May 2012 76,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine & airbag lights on

Pass 17 May 2011 70,098 miles

engine light on

Pass 6 May 2010 64,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 56,487 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 56,486 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge & splitimg in tread . advise replacement

Pass 19 May 2008 50,280 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 50,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EK05 YWM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EK05 YWM, 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 EK05 YWM registered?

EK05 YWM is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EK05 YWM safe to buy?

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