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SY55 UPG

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,952 mi
Last recorded103,952 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 UPG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,952 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 90,545 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,076 miles

All brake disc's in poor condition

Rear suspension very rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2019 90,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All brake disc's in poor condition

Battery knackered

Radiator leaking

Rear suspension very rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,613 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,398 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,744 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,565 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 48,474 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 48,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,887 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,904 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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SY55 UPG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SY55 UPG, 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 SY55 UPG registered?

SY55 UPG is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SY55 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 UPG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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