MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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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.
Is YR05 BDV safe to buy?
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