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OU55 BJV

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,685 mi
Last recorded66,685 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 BJV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,685 miles

osf and nsf brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2010 55,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,867 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,702 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 40,702 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,758 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 BJV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJV, 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 OU55 BJV registered?

OU55 BJV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is OU55 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 BJV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU55 BJV have outstanding finance?

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