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YD05 JZF

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,394 mi
Last recorded191,394 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 JZF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 191,394 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 191,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 183,416 miles

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Fail 3 Nov 2020 183,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate>reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front-pattern faulty-aims will need resetting before retest (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced investigate (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

antifreeze-coolant low,battery terminal loose,osf brake hose loose,bottom cover poor,rear discs-underbody-suspension-units rusting,osf wing poor-taped,nsf brake bindingosf tyre low inner tread

rear tyres uneven wear-osr punctured-tread very low,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,osr parking brake effort lazy

Pass 5 Nov 2019 172,593 miles

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Fail 5 Nov 2019 172,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment pattern issue and aims need resetting for retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment pattern issue and aims need resetting for retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

both rear tyre inner treads low,oil spill,drivers rear parking brake effort not great,battery weak

engine coolant low-minimum!,engine oil low-minimum1! passenger front brake hse splitting,drivers front brake hose insecure,exhaust centre clamp deteriorating,underbody-components rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2018 156,787 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing has slight damage

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 150,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 143,446 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 137,097 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 128,404 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 124,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 117,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 111,636 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 107,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,154 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,154 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,438 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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YD05 JZF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JZF, 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 JZF registered?

YD05 JZF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 JZF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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