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YR05 YML

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,697 mi
Last recorded90,697 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YML
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,697 miles

Offside rear tyre worn slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 90,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre worn slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,221 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 30 Mar 2009 39,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pad wear

osf/nsf wiper blades wear

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,676 miles

front pad wear

osf/nsf wiper blades wear

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,291 miles

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

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

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 YML is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YML, 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 YML registered?

YR05 YML is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is YR05 YML safe to buy?

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