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OU55 EFE

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,231 mi
Last recorded135,231 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 EFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,231 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box

Fail 19 Apr 2017 135,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust back box

Pass 11 Apr 2016 117,277 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 9 Apr 2016 117,237 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,407 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 101,338 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,654 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,652 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,060 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,254 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edge

offside rear tyre tread worn on inside

Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edge

offside rear tyre tread worn on inside

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,961 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,446 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front outer disc slightly pitted

Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front outer disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,685 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly mishaped.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 37,685 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly mishaped.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 27,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 EFE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

OU55 EFE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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