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OU55 BFK

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,287 mi
Last recorded139,287 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 BFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,287 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 139,287 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,876 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 133,820 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 129,997 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 129,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 121,170 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 121,170 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 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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,876 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 110,872 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 106,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,447 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 100,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,082 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 84,244 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 84,244 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,233 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 57,988 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 57,987 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,402 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,395 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2008 33,940 miles

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?

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 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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What year was OU55 BFK registered?

OU55 BFK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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