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GF05 UYU

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,417 mi
Last recorded149,417 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UYU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 149,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 139,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 115,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,445 miles

Rear disc back plates rusting

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,985 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2014 82,664 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 82,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,860 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Advise rear wiper missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,860 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Advise rear wiper missing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,403 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 64,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,494 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 45,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,507 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,418 miles

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

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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GF05 UYU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF05 UYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 UYU registered?

GF05 UYU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is GF05 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 UYU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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