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GY05 UXE

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,891 mi
Last recorded129,891 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 UXE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 129,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged / inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 120,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 115,709 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge / uneven wear and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,358 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,405 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,684 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2014 87,676 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,109 miles

advisories from previous test no 785661463163

Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,100 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,033 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

offside rear brake lightly binding

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,033 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

offside rear brake lightly binding

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,307 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust bracket/mountings corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,979 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low wearing inner edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,855 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

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 UXE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UXE, 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 GY05 UXE registered?

GY05 UXE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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