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YA05 XHE

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,208 mi
Last recorded123,208 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 XHE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 123,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt not tested

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 116,429 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt not tested ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 112,383 miles

Engine oil level low

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

TPMS on

Fail 12 Jan 2023 112,383 miles

Engine oil level low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

TPMS on

Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,137 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,140 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 107,140 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,669 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,669 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 94,069 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 86,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 68,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 48,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,747 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,504 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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YA05 XHE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YA05 XHE, 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 YA05 XHE registered?

YA05 XHE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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