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YS54 BTE

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,073 mi
Last recorded96,073 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 BTE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,073 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking air ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 96,063 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking air ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,577 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW !!!!

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,452 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,614 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,812 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 62,790 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,348 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,990 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,150 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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YS54 BTE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS54 BTE, 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

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What year was YS54 BTE registered?

YS54 BTE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is YS54 BTE safe to buy?

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