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MJ55 YWZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,966 mi
Last recorded94,966 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 94,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 91,085 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,509 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,306 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front possible wheelbearing slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,488 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,353 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Pass 2 Jan 2015 77,188 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,639 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 50,916 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 5 Jan 2009 44,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,105 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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MJ55 YWZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MJ55 YWZ, 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 MJ55 YWZ registered?

MJ55 YWZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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