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YM05 FYN

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,814 mi
Last recorded110,814 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FYN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

both sills corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 110,808 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

both sills corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 108,651 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,051 miles

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

middle section exhaust slightly blowing

wax oiled-under sealed underneath

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,542 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

offside rear tyre inner edge heavily worn/scrubbing

Fail 26 Jul 2014 87,713 miles

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

offside rear tyre inner edge heavily worn/scrubbing

Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,655 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner faces slightly worn

both front tyres inner edges worn.scrubbing

both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,655 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner faces slightly worn

both front tyres inner edges worn.scrubbing

both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,363 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,882 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,265 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,416 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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YM05 FYN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YM05 FYN, 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 YM05 FYN registered?

YM05 FYN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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