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YJ05 WDZ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,383 mi
Last recorded67,383 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 67,383 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 67,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 61,881 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

body/ trim on o/s/f lower corner damaged.

internal headlight adjuster not working on o/s headlamp.

n/s washer jet poor.

washer bottle leaking.

Pass 12 May 2012 54,656 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2011 48,928 miles

Advise slight play in O/S track rod

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2010 43,326 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 43,304 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 12 May 2009 37,261 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 29,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 29,606 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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YJ05 WDZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WDZ, 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 YJ05 WDZ registered?

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

Is YJ05 WDZ safe to buy?

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