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YR55 WWH

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 WWH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,182 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 62,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 58,121 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 58,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear offsidfe (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 53,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear offsidfe (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,387 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 29,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 29,359 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil very low

rear inner brake pads maybe getting low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,522 miles

Front tyres slightly perished.

Slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 7,720 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 6,068 miles

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 WWH is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WWH, 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 WWH registered?

YR55 WWH is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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