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YP55 ZLU

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,079 mi
Last recorded99,079 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ZLU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 99,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,602 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 91,858 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 86,342 miles

hand brake on 16% limits at time of test

Fail 22 Dec 2018 86,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake on 16% limits at time of test

Pass 27 Dec 2017 79,072 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 70,242 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 70,242 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 62,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 53,926 miles

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

n/s/r door lock problem

Fail 27 Dec 2014 53,923 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)

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

n/s/r door lock problem

Pass 28 Dec 2013 47,995 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 41,018 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,430 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 30,922 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,946 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,832 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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YP55 ZLU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZLU, 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 YP55 ZLU registered?

YP55 ZLU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is YP55 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 ZLU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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