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VE55 YNB

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,281 mi
Last recorded57,281 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 YNB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 57,281 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 56,959 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 56,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 55,770 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,306 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 55,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 55,098 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 54,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,654 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 54,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,299 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,273 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,466 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,223 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,992 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,519 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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VE55 YNB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VE55 YNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE55 YNB registered?

VE55 YNB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is VE55 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 YNB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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