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OV55 DNX

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,679 mi
Last recorded155,679 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 DNX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 155,679 miles

chips in screen

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

rear no plate cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2020 155,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

chips in screen

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

rear no plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2019 136,577 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,165 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 105,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consol (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened over heated (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight when rotated by hand

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,127 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 92,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 92,509 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 82,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

servo action seams weak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,840 miles

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

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

servo action seams weak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,827 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 19 Jul 2011 65,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,703 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,694 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,280 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 DNX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DNX, 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 DNX registered?

OV55 DNX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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