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YR05 BCX

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,347 mi
Last recorded100,347 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 BCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,347 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 100,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 94,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 82,349 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 72,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 64,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 58,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 45,212 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 41,630 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,980 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,904 miles

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,962 miles

unable to see rear inner disc condition and rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,892 miles

unable to see rear inner brake disc condition and rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,354 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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YR05 BCX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey 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 YR05 BCX, 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 YR05 BCX registered?

YR05 BCX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is YR05 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 BCX 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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