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YH05 VXB

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,008 mi
Last recorded125,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 VXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,008 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,401 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,402 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,611 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 114,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Parking brake: parking 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

Wiper blades slightly deterioated

Fail 16 Apr 2015 103,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Parking brake: parking 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

Wiper blades slightly deterioated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 76,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake disc back plate corroding. Back plate still secure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 76,378 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc back plate corroding. Back plate still secure.

Rear brakes out of balance @26%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 64,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake back plate corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear brake back plate corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,553 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,109 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 27,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,529 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 17,528 miles

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

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 VXB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH05 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

YH05 VXB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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