MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both offside & nearside bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamps starting deteriorate
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake flexi hose starting deteriorate
Nearside Rear Brake pads starting get low
Rear Both Tyres 3m - slight misshapen - starting wear on edge - no cords shown - 205 55 R16
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
front brake discs slight corrosion
fuel filter slight corrosion
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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Both headlamps starting deteriorate
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake flexi hose starting deteriorate
Nearside Rear Brake pads starting get low
Rear Both Tyres 3m - slight misshapen - starting wear on edge - no cords shown - 205 55 R16
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
front brake discs slight corrosion
fuel filter slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r16 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r16 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r16 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r16 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
different size tyres front to rear
nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
different size tyres front to rear
nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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OU55 BFK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 OU55 BFK, 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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OU55 BFK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2005.
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