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OU55 EPD

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,676 mi
Last recorded71,676 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 EPD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,676 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 71,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,207 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 65,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,906 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlight securing bracket broken

Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside headlight securing bracket broken

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,923 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 41,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,791 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,927 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 EPD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EPD, 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 EPD registered?

OU55 EPD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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