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OU55 EOX

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,093 mi
Last recorded73,093 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 EOX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,093 miles

steering message on dash prior to test

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,838 miles

steering light illuminated prior to test

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,129 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,636 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,141 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 EOX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EOX, 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 EOX registered?

OU55 EOX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is OU55 EOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 EOX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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