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YM54 VJO

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,313 mi
Last recorded100,313 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 VJO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 100,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 93,910 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 93,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,200 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 77,200 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,251 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,335 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,683 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,020 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2009 40,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine undertray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,027 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,975 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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YM54 VJO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YM54 VJO, 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 YM54 VJO registered?

YM54 VJO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is YM54 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM54 VJO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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