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HY55 YKH

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,174 mi
Last recorded108,174 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YKH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 108,174 miles

engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 108,174 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,243 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 93,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,152 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 77,801 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in & deflated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,547 miles

Engine rattles

Hight level brake light not working

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 59,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine rattles

Engine warning light on

Hight level brake light not working

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,932 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 47,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,320 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,752 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,412 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 30,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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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HY55 YKH is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY55 YKH, 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 HY55 YKH registered?

HY55 YKH is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HY55 YKH safe to buy?

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