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MM55 OGZ

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,176 mi
Last recorded152,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 OGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 152,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 152,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 149,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 149,717 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

coil spring broken Both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 145,496 miles

duelmass flywheel knocking

Fail 13 Jan 2016 145,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

duelmass flywheel knocking

Pass 15 Dec 2014 129,142 miles

n/s/r brake pad very low/grabbing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dual mass flywheel rattling/worn

front no plate cracked/damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2014 129,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dual mass flywheel rattling/worn

front no plate cracked/damaged

n/s/r brake pad very low/grabbing

Fail 20 Dec 2013 108,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heat shield rattling

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 108,086 miles

heat shield rattling

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,525 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Slight smear wiper blades

nearside outer C.V boot slight split

nearside washer jet pressure poor

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,269 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,267 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 71,147 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,167 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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MM55 OGZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM55 OGZ, 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 MM55 OGZ registered?

MM55 OGZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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