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MF55 YLC

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,982 mi
Last recorded157,982 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YLC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 157,982 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 157,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 138,417 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 138,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 129,867 miles

catalytic converter appears to have been replaced using a second hand euro cat, very slight blow apparent after cat section

exhaust rear silencer has temporary repair

n/s/r tyre replaced using part worn item

Fail 21 Mar 2020 129,852 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine light on and exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified plate been welded from underneath on cat (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 125,429 miles

advise exhaust system

advise n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2019 125,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advise exhaust system

advise n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2018 113,799 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,333 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 109,331 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,330 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc metal stone gaurds corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,746 miles

e m l staying on

n/s/ r brake backing plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,746 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e m l staying on

n/s/ r brake backing plate slightly deteriorated

wipers smearing screen

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2012 70,518 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on. Only just passed emission test

Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,817 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on. Only just passed emission test

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,405 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,144 miles

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

Offside 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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MF55 YLC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF55 YLC, 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 MF55 YLC registered?

MF55 YLC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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