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YR55 RMV

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,725 mi
Last recorded70,725 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 RMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,725 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,767 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,164 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 54,150 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,512 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 RMV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR55 RMV, 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

How do I check the history of YR55 RMV?

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What year was YR55 RMV registered?

YR55 RMV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YR55 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 RMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR55 RMV have outstanding finance?

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