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YP05 YFJ

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,627 mi
Last recorded108,627 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 YFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 108,627 miles

N/S REAR TYRE ON 2MM

O/S FRONT TYRE ON 2MM

Fail 23 May 2014 108,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S REAR TYRE ON 2MM

O/S FRONT TYRE ON 2MM

Pass 23 May 2013 91,344 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 91,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,613 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 51,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2009 38,970 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 29,933 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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YP05 YFJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YFJ, 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 YP05 YFJ registered?

YP05 YFJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is YP05 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 YFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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