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YP55 RGX

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,793 mi
Last recorded159,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 159,793 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 159,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 152,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 147,363 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,631 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 132,899 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,935 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,460 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 76,460 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,755 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advise front disc's corroded and inner pad looks low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,666 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 60,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,563 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,563 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YP55 RGX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP55 RGX, 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 RGX registered?

YP55 RGX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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