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GY05 OLW

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 OLW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 102,074 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,781 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 89,781 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,571 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 56,733 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear wipers poor

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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GY05 OLW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY05 OLW, 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 GY05 OLW registered?

GY05 OLW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GY05 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 OLW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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