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OV55 CAA

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 101,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 85,000 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 85,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 80,866 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2017 76,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/f brake disc corroded on inside face

Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,123 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 20 Nov 2014 63,513 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,390 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,698 miles

Offside rear brake back plate rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,840 miles

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

Offside rear brake back plate corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,001 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,136 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 CAA 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 93.3%.

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 CAA, 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 CAA registered?

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

Is OV55 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 CAA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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