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EK05 YWN

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

155,215 mi
Last recorded155,215 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 155,215 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 145,504 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,909 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 129,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 108,026 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 97,163 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 97,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,894 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 78,037 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,691 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,715 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,696 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 46,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,644 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,581 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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EK05 YWN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EK05 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

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

Is EK05 YWN safe to buy?

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