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YD05 OBX

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,218 mi
Last recorded176,218 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 OBX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 176,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 159,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 134,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 134,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 112,189 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 111,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,474 miles

boot no access

rear pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,666 miles

Tailgate will not open from outside

Fail 24 Apr 2009 71,666 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,587 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 49,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 OBX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBX, 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

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What year was YD05 OBX registered?

YD05 OBX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is YD05 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 OBX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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