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OV55 YAX

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YAX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,175 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,338 miles

o/s front anti roll bar link joint boot split

wheel trims and extensive engine, sill and floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Nov 2010 106,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,386 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 63,934 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 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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