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GJ55 UCY

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,015 mi
Last recorded86,015 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UCY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 86,015 miles

childs seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full checking of belt

Fail 26 May 2015 85,983 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 59,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,041 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,951 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,074 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,472 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front 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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GJ55 UCY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ55 UCY, 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 GJ55 UCY registered?

GJ55 UCY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 UCY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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