MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust mounting corroded
rear number plate poor
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES , REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS BALDING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
battery slightly loose
o/s inner c.v. gator weeping grease
slight oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has a screw in it (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine warning light staying on
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine warning light staying on
all brake discs pitted
engine management light on
nearside rear seat fitted with child seat
rear number plate cracked
Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge.205/55/16
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear reg plate damaged.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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YS05 EJK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YS05 EJK, 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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YS05 EJK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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