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RF05 YFW

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,873 mi
Last recorded144,873 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 YFW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 144,873 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 135,596 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2021 130,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2021 130,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,756 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2019 113,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 112,857 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exactly on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exactly on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 102,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exactly on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exactly on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 79,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 May 2015 79,340 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,987 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 62,637 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 47,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,413 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,656 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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RF05 YFW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF05 YFW, 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 RF05 YFW registered?

RF05 YFW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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