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SG55 YCB

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,234 mi
Last recorded116,234 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 YCB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2020 116,234 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,929 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,217 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,836 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,947 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,090 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,697 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,410 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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SG55 YCB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SG55 YCB, 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 SG55 YCB registered?

SG55 YCB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is SG55 YCB safe to buy?

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