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YC55 YLZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,556 mi
Last recorded158,556 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YLZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 158,556 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 158,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 148,605 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 135,636 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 119,413 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2015 116,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,893 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,712 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 69,185 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,495 miles

AT REAR TOP LEVEL B/LIGHTDICONECTED

Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,495 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,834 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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YC55 YLZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC55 YLZ, 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 YC55 YLZ registered?

YC55 YLZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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