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OU55 AYT

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,634 mi
Last recorded160,634 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 AYT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 160,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 150,655 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 150,654 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 138,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,227 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,588 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,911 miles

corrosion on exhaust mounts

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,521 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 75,521 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,426 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,214 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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OU55 AYT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OU55 AYT, 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 OU55 AYT registered?

OU55 AYT is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is OU55 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 AYT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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