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YR05 WYP

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,579 mi
Last recorded12,579 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 WYP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 12,579 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 12,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 116,240 miles

Both front strut top mountings have slight roughness in the bearings

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 116,240 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front to mid section sleeve is insecure. Both sections are insecure and could fall out (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front strut top mountings have slight roughness in the bearings

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 106,631 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,572 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 86,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,977 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 78,977 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,017 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,709 miles

NSR tyre feathered slightly 225/45ZR17 91w

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OSR tyre feathered slightly 225/45ZR17 91W

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,891 miles

Both rear tyres feathered

Front wipers smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WYP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

YR05 WYP is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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