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YS05 EJK

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,274 mi
Last recorded151,274 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 EJK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 151,274 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 151,274 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 147,550 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

rear number plate poor

Pass 18 Sep 2020 144,669 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 144,669 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 142,349 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 139,966 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 136,562 miles

battery slightly loose

o/s inner c.v. gator weeping grease

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2017 136,527 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 133,074 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 133,047 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 125,081 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 115,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 May 2013 115,014 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 108,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light staying on

Fail 14 May 2012 108,267 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 92,473 miles

all brake discs pitted

engine management light on

nearside rear seat fitted with child seat

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2010 78,458 miles

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.

Pass 26 May 2009 69,131 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,699 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,696 miles

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?

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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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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