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OU55 ESF

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,296 mi
Last recorded133,296 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 ESF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 133,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,264 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 128,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through outer casing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through outer casing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 119,245 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 4 Jun 2019 119,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,303 miles

EML on

Fail 8 Jan 2018 118,303 miles

EML on

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 108,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,058 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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,154 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,850 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,206 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,549 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,555 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 26,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ESF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

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

Is OU55 ESF safe to buy?

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