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OV55 CAO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,828 mi
Last recorded135,828 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CAO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,123 miles

Back box tatty.

Front tyres wearing low around inner edges.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,690 miles

both front brake back plates coroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,402 miles

front & rear brake back plates coroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 79,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front & rear brake back plates coroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,093 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 56,957 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,190 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 CAO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

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

Is OV55 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 CAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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