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OU55 EOM

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,098 mi
Last recorded59,098 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,098 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,476 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,882 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 30,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,016 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,822 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,101 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,147 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated and cracked no cords exposed

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 EOM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EOM, 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 EOM registered?

OU55 EOM is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is OU55 EOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 EOM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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