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HY55 YUV

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,663 mi
Last recorded179,663 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YUV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 179,663 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 179,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2021 174,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Dec 2021 174,778 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 170,533 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 170,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 165,029 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 165,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 152,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 137,217 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 131,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 120,611 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 107,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 93,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,302 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 80,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,194 miles

front brake discs slighty worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,942 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 59,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 52,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,597 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested(child seat fitted)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 26,597 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r seat belt not tested(child seat fitted)

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 YUV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

HY55 YUV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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