MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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chip in centre front screen zone B
noise noted during emissions test when rev'd and released from gearbox area? possible turbo?
wheel nut trims and extensive engine sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
chip in centre front screen zone B
engine management lamp on
noise at gear box end noted during emissions test ( when rev'd and released )
wheel nut trims and extensive engine sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
o/s front anti roll bar link joint boot split
wheel trims and extensive engine, sill and floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
o/s front anti roll bar link joint boot split
wheel trims and extensive engine, sill and floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV55 YAX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?
OV55 YAX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 December 2005.
Is OV55 YAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 YAX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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