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YR55 AHO

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,208 mi
Last recorded84,208 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AHO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,706 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear surface cracks in tyre walls

Offside Rear surface cracks in tyre walls

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,307 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,783 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,160 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012
Pass 14 Sep 2011
Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,486 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,203 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,112 miles

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

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

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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YR55 AHO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR55 AHO, 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 YR55 AHO registered?

YR55 AHO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is YR55 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 AHO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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