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YD55 BNA

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,163 mi
Last recorded71,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 BNA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,163 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2015 71,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,414 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,935 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,661 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,285 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 40,254 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 34,043 miles

front tyres worn low on tread

small grease leak at offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,826 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter has a slight grease leak and a small split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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YD55 BNA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YD55 BNA, 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 YD55 BNA registered?

YD55 BNA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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