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PY54 HDZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,597 mi
Last recorded159,597 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 HDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 159,597 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 153,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 145,853 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,476 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 123,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,382 miles

x2 rear shockers damp-x2 rear coil springs corroded and weak-o/s/f/ shocjker damp-

Pass 29 Dec 2014 95,376 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 95,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,012 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2013 86,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2012 77,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,064 miles

front tyres wearing on insides

Fail 10 Dec 2011 66,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on insides

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,608 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,432 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,752 miles

Nearside 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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PY54 HDZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY54 HDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY54 HDZ registered?

PY54 HDZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is PY54 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY54 HDZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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