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SG55 YDR

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,787 mi
Last recorded95,787 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 YDR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 95,787 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 95,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 84,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,021 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 74,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 62,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,133 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,119 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 YDR is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDR, 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 SG55 YDR registered?

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

Is SG55 YDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 YDR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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