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YR05 YMO

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,699 mi
Last recorded130,699 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YMO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 130,699 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 130,687 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,016 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,514 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,856 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,239 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,132 miles

Offside Front barkes 29% inbalance

Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,276 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,996 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre approx 4mm

nearside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres inner edges slightly scrubbed

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,079 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 23,078 miles

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

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 YMO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR05 YMO registered?

YR05 YMO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is YR05 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 YMO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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