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OV55 BXC

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,703 mi
Last recorded85,703 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BXC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 85,703 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 85,703 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,359 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,201 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 72,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 60,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 52,613 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,282 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 3 Nov 2010 38,936 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 4 Nov 2009 30,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,337 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 22,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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OV55 BXC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV55 BXC, 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 OV55 BXC registered?

OV55 BXC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is OV55 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 BXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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