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YD05 WPL

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 WPL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,428 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 83,746 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 83,715 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 83,667 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,332 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,482 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 70,482 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,873 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 50,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,107 miles

rear heatshield vibrating

slight unbalance on rear brakes,os reduced effort.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,321 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,115 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,023 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,009 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,642 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)

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 WPL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

YD05 WPL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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