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YH05 EDF

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,815 mi
Last recorded160,815 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 EDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 160,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 160,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 160,539 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 159,043 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 159,043 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 151,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 144,483 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 133,934 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 121,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre rear seat belt buckle

eng oil on min

osr brake bind

Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 111,593 miles

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

n/s/r light lens broken

Pass 16 Mar 2011 104,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,804 miles

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

service indicator flashing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 98,804 miles

service indicator flashing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,776 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 EDF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH05 EDF registered?

YH05 EDF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YH05 EDF safe to buy?

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