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SA05 YMK

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,608 mi
Last recorded160,608 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 YMK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 160,608 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 156,416 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 153,175 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 146,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 141,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 140,672 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 140,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 135,785 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 135,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 131,044 miles

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

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

osr tyre perished

Fail 15 Mar 2013 124,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 124,866 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 117,826 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 89,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 67,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,942 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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SA05 YMK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA05 YMK, 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 SA05 YMK registered?

SA05 YMK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SA05 YMK safe to buy?

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