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OU55 EPC

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,821 mi
Last recorded93,821 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 EPC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,821 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 83,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 83,195 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 May 2014 75,063 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 66,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,297 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,323 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,925 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 EPC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EPC, 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 EPC registered?

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

Is OU55 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 EPC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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