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YD55 ZJJ

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,635 mi
Last recorded93,635 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 ZJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,635 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 92,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light staying on (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

slight corrosion on rear exhaust tailpipe outer casing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,537 miles

engine undertray insecure

nearside & offside front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,279 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 39,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,576 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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YD55 ZJJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ registered?

YD55 ZJJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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