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YF05 HVP

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,028 mi
Last recorded162,028 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 HVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 162,028 miles

all tyres worn low-bonnet catch sticking-x2 rear wheel bearings slight play

drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing-fuel tank damp, no leak visible

Fail 22 Aug 2015 162,028 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing-fuel tank damp, no leak visible

Pass 21 Jun 2014 141,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 138,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Top cambelt cover insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2013 127,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2013 127,473 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 110,290 miles

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

Front discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 96,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,800 miles

LOWER PAN COVER LOOSE

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,822 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,776 miles

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

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

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

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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YF05 HVP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF05 HVP, 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 YF05 HVP registered?

YF05 HVP is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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