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WU55 ESY

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,997 mi
Last recorded36,997 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 ESY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,017 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,543 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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WU55 ESY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WU55 ESY, 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

How do I check the history of WU55 ESY?

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What year was WU55 ESY registered?

WU55 ESY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is WU55 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 ESY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU55 ESY have outstanding finance?

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