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YP55 LDF

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,926 mi
Last recorded92,926 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,926 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 92,926 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,193 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,436 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,428 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 54,428 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,741 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 45,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,193 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,450 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 27,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YP55 LDF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP55 LDF, 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 YP55 LDF registered?

YP55 LDF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is YP55 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 LDF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP55 LDF have outstanding finance?

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