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YR05 BDV

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,018 mi
Last recorded143,018 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 BDV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 143,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

under cover fitted obscuring engine components.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 137,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Dec 2016 133,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 126,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 118,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 109,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,402 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2009 87,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,005 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,898 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 BDV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BDV, 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 BDV registered?

YR05 BDV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 BDV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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