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OU55 EPY

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,144 mi
Last recorded66,144 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,755 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,477 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,847 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,644 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 EPY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EPY, 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 EPY registered?

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

Is OU55 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 EPY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU55 EPY have outstanding finance?

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