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YF55 DHY

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,306 mi
Last recorded130,306 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 DHY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 130,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2016 130,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,005 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 96,362 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,288 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,115 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,361 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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YF55 DHY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF55 DHY, 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 YF55 DHY registered?

YF55 DHY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is YF55 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 DHY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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