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SG55 YEV

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,376 mi
Last recorded82,376 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 YEV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 82,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 82,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 73,071 miles

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 7 Jun 2013 63,661 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 53,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,002 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 35,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,995 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 YEV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG55 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

SG55 YEV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is SG55 YEV safe to buy?

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