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OU55 EOY

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,463 mi
Last recorded72,463 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,463 miles

EML illuminated

Fail 26 Aug 2017 72,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML illuminated

Pass 3 Sep 2016 62,375 miles

service reminder on

Fail 3 Sep 2016 62,374 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

service reminder on

Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,602 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread and perished

Fail 5 Sep 2015 56,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,574 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,152 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 31,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EOY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EOY, 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 EOY registered?

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

Is OU55 EOY safe to buy?

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