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YE55 VGF

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,469 mi
Last recorded119,469 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 119,469 miles

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust hanger missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,881 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH front upper (2.4.G.2)

BOTH rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH front outers (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,881 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH front upper (2.4.G.2)

BOTH rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH front outers (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,896 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,181 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 88,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre out of shape

offside front tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,060 miles

abnormal wear on rear tyres

rear box exhaust poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2012 83,973 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

abnormal wear on rear tyres

rear box exhaust poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,070 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,616 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,830 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 61,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,003 miles

Offside Rear 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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YE55 VGF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE55 VGF, 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 YE55 VGF registered?

YE55 VGF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is YE55 VGF safe to buy?

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