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HY05 VCG

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,919 mi
Last recorded79,919 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VCG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,919 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,895 miles

crntre seat belt partialy tested / belt tucked behind n/s child seat

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

slight play in o/s/f anti rollbar link

Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crntre seat belt partialy tested / belt tucked behind n/s child seat

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

slight play in o/s/f anti rollbar link

washers inop / wipers not tested

Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,519 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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HY05 VCG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HY05 VCG, 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 HY05 VCG registered?

HY05 VCG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is HY05 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 VCG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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