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SG55 YEF

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,094 mi
Last recorded65,094 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 YEF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 65,094 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 65,085 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,914 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR floor guard insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,943 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,822 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,797 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,130 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r brake disc discolured

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,097 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,907 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on dash

all tyre sidewalls starting to crack

engine managment light on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,767 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 YEF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

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

Is SG55 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 YEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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