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SY05 UAJ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,043 mi
Last recorded115,043 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 UAJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 114,987 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 92,959 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,626 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 81,578 miles

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

both rear tyres uneven wear and becoming close to wear limit

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,360 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,654 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,873 miles

offside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 39,057 miles

nearside rear caliper hand brake arm slow to return

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,669 miles

both rear discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,257 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 UAJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

SY05 UAJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is SY05 UAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 UAJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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