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YJ05 WDT

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,101 mi
Last recorded151,101 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WDT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 151,101 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 151,098 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 141,213 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 141,213 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 134,909 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 134,905 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 128,617 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 121,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 121,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 116,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,531 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,758 miles

Small cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

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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YJ05 WDT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJ05 WDT, 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 YJ05 WDT registered?

YJ05 WDT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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