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OV55 CCA

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,887 mi
Last recorded188,887 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CCA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 188,887 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer corroded

engine management light on

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2025 173,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both Have Uneven Wear To Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2025 173,403 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both Have Uneven Wear To Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2024 159,700 miles

All Brake Disc Backing Plates Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And Perished In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2023 149,616 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected all disc covers corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed release lose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2023 149,616 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected all disc covers corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed release lose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 141,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake back plates corroded

corrosion to rear exhaust

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2022 141,857 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake back plates corroded

corrosion to rear exhaust

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 134,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust tail box corrroded

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 134,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust tail box corrroded

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 122,543 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 5 Oct 2017 105,771 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,468 miles

grease leak from offside front outer cv gaiter.

offside front tyre worn bald on edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre worn low on tread

offside rear brake back plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 66,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,640 miles

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

slight play in steering

sticker on o/s/f side glass

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,268 miles

play in nearside front lower suspension arm front mounting bush

rear brake back plates corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,779 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 CCA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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