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YD05 JYY

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,516 mi
Last recorded134,516 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 JYY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 134,516 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 120,969 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 108,368 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 102,940 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 92,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,933 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,777 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 46,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YD05 JYY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YD05 JYY, 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 YD05 JYY registered?

YD05 JYY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is YD05 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 JYY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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