MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear pads worn low-link boots deteriated
x2 front tyres worn low-wishbone bushes perished-rear coil springs corroded-rear axle bushes perished-trailing arm bushes perished-shocker bushes perished
parking brake and service brake passed on limit
x2 rear coil springs corroded and weak - x2 rear tyres on limit - x2 front link boots deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn and pitted inner faces
front tyres worn inner and outer treads
rear tyres worn inner treads
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
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YR55 VAV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VAV, 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 YR55 VAV registered?
YR55 VAV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2005.
Is YR55 VAV safe to buy?
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