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YY15 HJN

2015 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,084 mi
Last recorded154,084 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 HJN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 154,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 139,978 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,134 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 105,104 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S AND O/S REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,183 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,358 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 40,358 miles

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

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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YY15 HJN is a 2015 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 52,299 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 YY15 HJN, 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 11 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY15 HJN registered?

YY15 HJN is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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