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OV55 BXE

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,205 mi
Last recorded96,205 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BXE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 96,205 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear anti roll bar/sus componants (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 96,129 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion rear anti roll bar/sus componants (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 88,362 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 88,232 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 72,530 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 72,395 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,039 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 53,039 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,453 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall but not down to core

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,261 miles

both front tyres low tread on inner edges.

uneven wear & low tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,904 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,268 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,999 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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OV55 BXE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

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

Is OV55 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 BXE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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