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YX05 UTE

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,757 mi
Last recorded161,757 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 UTE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 161,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 161,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 161,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing near top suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing near top suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 151,261 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 151,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value is 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 133,133 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,152 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 121,141 miles

Fuel system component leaking on cover undearneath covering fuel pipes (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 110,150 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 110,150 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,713 miles

Rear tyres distorted

Fail 15 Apr 2014 106,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear tyres distorted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 91,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 91,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,180 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 81,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,797 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,937 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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YX05 UTE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX05 UTE, 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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YX05 UTE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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