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OU55 BAV

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,237 mi
Last recorded202,237 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 202,237 miles

EML on dash

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance on front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 202,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EML on dash

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance on front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 197,368 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing /cracking inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective discoloured/cob webs inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight front brake imbalance

exhaust centre joint/clamp corroded /broken

Fail 7 Sep 2023 197,368 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing /cracking inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective discoloured/cob webs inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust centre joint/clamp corroded /broken

Pass 12 Sep 2022 193,215 miles

Malfunction indicator Lamp is on ( From July01/2008 it would be a failure)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips all over (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 191,218 miles

MIL lamp on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 191,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MIL lamp on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 189,627 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

Fail 11 Sep 2020 189,625 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 180,633 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms front bushes worn

engine warning light on

Fail 10 Sep 2019 180,633 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arms front bushes worn

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2018 165,464 miles

both front lower suspension arm front bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2017 149,649 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished, but no cords exposed & worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 141,137 miles

offside front brake disc becoming scored

slight cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,920 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle missing outer cover but still working

Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,205 miles

rear center seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,152 miles

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

front brake pads becoming worn

rear coil springs slighty corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,768 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

centre seat belt buckle cover loose

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,285 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 BAV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OU55 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

OU55 BAV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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