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YY05 AYK

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,073 mi
Last recorded91,073 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 AYK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 91,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,173 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 76,173 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,187 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 23 Jul 2015 52,206 miles

engine management light displays a fault

Fail 23 Jul 2015 52,206 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light displays a fault

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,916 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 39,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant on minimum

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,216 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 34,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak

Engine managment warning light present.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,862 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,095 miles

nearside front and rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 24 Mar 2011 25,095 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 14,432 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer sills

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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YY05 AYK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YY05 AYK, 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 YY05 AYK registered?

YY05 AYK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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