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OU55 ZKK

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,619 mi
Last recorded64,619 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 64,619 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine light on

oil level low. topped up with 4ltrs

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,162 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 45,159 miles

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

N/S headlamp bulb fitted upside down

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 30,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,353 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,892 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 24,892 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZKK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZKK, 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 ZKK registered?

OU55 ZKK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is OU55 ZKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 ZKK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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