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SY15 XYS

2015 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,306 mi
Last recorded127,306 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY15 XYS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 127,306 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2026 127,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2025 121,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 121,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 114,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 105,441 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 105,441 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 94,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,313 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 81,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 54,331 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 36,447 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on inside edge

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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SY15 XYS is a 2015 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 52,299 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 SY15 XYS, 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 11 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY15 XYS registered?

SY15 XYS is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2015.

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