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GU05 FYK

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,965 mi
Last recorded53,965 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 FYK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,965 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres are getting low on inside

engine management light is on

traction control light is on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,261 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 33,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,149 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 26,149 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,197 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 22,190 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres low

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

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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GU05 FYK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU05 FYK, 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

How do I check the history of GU05 FYK?

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What year was GU05 FYK registered?

GU05 FYK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is GU05 FYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 FYK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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