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YP05 EDU

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,534 mi
Last recorded165,534 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 EDU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 165,534 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 165,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 155,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 146,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 140,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

poss clutch faulty

Pass 1 May 2014 131,135 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 131,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

clutch poss faulty

Pass 27 Apr 2013 122,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 117,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

anti skid light on dash intermitently

engine management light on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,478 miles

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

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

n side rear tyre cut in wall

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,958 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,954 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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YP05 EDU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP05 EDU, 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 YP05 EDU registered?

YP05 EDU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is YP05 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 EDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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