MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 3mm tread depth also wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 2.5mm tread depth also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 3mm tread depth also wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 2.5mm tread depth also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges and also 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
rear boot sticking shut but secure
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
rear boot sticking shut but secure
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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OV55 YBA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?
OV55 YBA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2005.
Is OV55 YBA safe to buy?
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