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OU55 EFR

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,836 mi
Last recorded63,836 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 EFR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,836 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,833 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,588 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,024 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,597 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,455 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,480 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 EFR is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

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

Is OU55 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 EFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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