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YD05 WPA

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,327 mi
Last recorded153,327 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 WPA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,327 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 152,305 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 151,261 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 149,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 141,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 128,480 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 112,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 109,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,803 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 70,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully,both front lower arms bushes perished and worn

wipers smearing,damage to n/s/r quarter pannel and n/s/r door,exhaust sills covered by plastic trim,front pads starting to wear low,front brake discs corroded and worn,rear brake discs corroded and worn,wear to rear tyres,

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,092 miles

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully,both front lower arms bushes perished and worn

wipers smearing,damage to n/s/r quarter pannel and n/s/r door,exhaust sills covered by plastic trim,front pads starting to wear low,front brake discs corroded and worn,rear brake discs corroded and worn,wear to rear tyres,

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,187 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 WPA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YD05 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

YD05 WPA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is YD05 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 WPA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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