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GN05 ZYD

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,473 mi
Last recorded129,473 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 ZYD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,043 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 120,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 109,711 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

master cylinder top broken

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,275 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside inner c.v. boot lossing grease

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,545 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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GN05 ZYD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN05 ZYD, 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 GN05 ZYD registered?

GN05 ZYD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is GN05 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 ZYD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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