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OV55 YBO

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,184 mi
Last recorded171,184 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 171,184 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 163,802 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 149,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine has oil leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2014 132,899 miles

oil leak gearbox side of engine

Fail 12 Dec 2014 132,899 miles

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

oil leak gearbox side of engine

Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 97,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 81,642 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,950 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 63,950 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,689 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 26,184 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 YBO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

OV55 YBO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is OV55 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 YBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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