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WJ05 YFF

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,918 mi
Last recorded143,918 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 YFF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 May 2016 143,918 miles

both rear tyres, inner edges worn

nearside outer c v gaiter seeping grease

tailgate opens from inside only

Pass 1 May 2015 128,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 95,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,746 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,295 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,978 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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WJ05 YFF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ05 YFF, 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 WJ05 YFF registered?

WJ05 YFF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is WJ05 YFF safe to buy?

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