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RY55 FYB

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 FYB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,782 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 108,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,703 miles

EML light remains on

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Plastic under trays fitted restricting view

Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,702 miles

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

EML light remains on

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Oil level on min

Plastic under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,195 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 22 Sep 2014 93,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

center rear view mirror missing

engine warning light on

exhaust back box corroded

undertray insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,017 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 May 2013 77,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring system warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag lamp on

slight deterioration in rear exhaust box

Fail 31 May 2012 60,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp on

slight deterioation in rear exhaust silencer

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 11 Nov 2010 43,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,145 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 37,758 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,758 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,013 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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RY55 FYB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 RY55 FYB, 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 RY55 FYB registered?

RY55 FYB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is RY55 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 FYB shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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