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YJ05 WFD

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,002 mi
Last recorded156,002 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WFD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 156,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 142,811 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 142,811 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 128,164 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 114,844 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,414 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,640 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,735 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,683 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 26,422 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 WFD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YJ05 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

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

Is YJ05 WFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 WFD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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