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YH05 DVR

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,847 mi
Last recorded113,847 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 DVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,454 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 94,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,437 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,281 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 89,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,080 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 64,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r brake tight and binding

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,718 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2009 43,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,922 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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YH05 DVR is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YH05 DVR, 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 YH05 DVR registered?

YH05 DVR is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is YH05 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 DVR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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