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PY05 GBX

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,457 mi
Last recorded108,457 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 GBX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 108,354 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 106,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 105,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,523 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,020 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 101,020 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 94,996 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 94,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,643 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 89,643 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 84,835 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,693 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2014 72,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chips in screen

Fail 19 May 2014 72,896 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chips in screen

Pass 21 May 2013 66,929 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 60,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to open boot lid

Pass 24 May 2011 55,126 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,576 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 38,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 29,426 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 29,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PY05 GBX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY05 GBX, 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 PY05 GBX registered?

PY05 GBX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is PY05 GBX safe to buy?

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