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OU54 MXX

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,569 mi
Last recorded114,569 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 MXX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 102,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,634 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 93,634 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 88,725 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,391 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 71,934 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,562 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,282 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,421 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2013 46,568 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,731 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,747 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,904 miles

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

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

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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OU54 MXX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OU54 MXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 MXX registered?

OU54 MXX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is OU54 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 MXX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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