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SY05 RVF

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,760 mi
Last recorded127,760 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 RVF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 127,760 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 123,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,959 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 103,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/inner wing holed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / inner wing excess corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,798 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,933 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 88,933 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,704 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,896 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,638 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 72,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,311 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 58,311 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,342 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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SY05 RVF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY05 RVF, 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 SY05 RVF registered?

SY05 RVF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SY05 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 RVF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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