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YT05 WTC

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,367 mi
Last recorded119,367 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 WTC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 119,367 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 119,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,816 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 114,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 110,548 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 110,548 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 102,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,010 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 94,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,614 miles

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

front number plate slightly cracked

offside and nearside rear both coil spring coroded

offside and nearside wishbone rear bush slightly cracked/split

oil leak

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,949 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 58,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 54,441 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,165 miles

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

front brake imbalance 14%

Fail 4 Apr 2012 49,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake imbalance 21%

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2010 37,898 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 37,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2008 24,597 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 24,597 miles

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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YT05 WTC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YT05 WTC, 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 YT05 WTC registered?

YT05 WTC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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