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GF55 OBZ

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,875 mi
Last recorded93,875 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OBZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,205 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Windscreen wipers slightly smear windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2013 63,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,437 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,339 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,739 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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GF55 OBZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GF55 OBZ, 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 GF55 OBZ registered?

GF55 OBZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is GF55 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 OBZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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