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LY54 LTZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,491 mi
Last recorded121,491 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 LTZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 121,491 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 121,491 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,540 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn heavily on inner edge ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 114,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn heavily on inner edge ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 111,102 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 111,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,816 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,406 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 92,223 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 85,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge+ nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge+ nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,465 miles

off side front tyre in poor condition on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,537 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 50,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,651 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,435 miles

front wiper blades slight smeary

offside rear tyre worn low on innner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper blades slight smeary

handbrake lever ratchet mechanism slight wear

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,334 miles

offside door mirror some damage

Fail 24 Feb 2009 34,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside door mirror some damage

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,812 miles

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

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

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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LY54 LTZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY54 LTZ, 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 LY54 LTZ registered?

LY54 LTZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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