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OV55 YBW

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 YBW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 98,257 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,091 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,274 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,451 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 73,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,866 miles

wiper blade starting to split

Fail 19 Apr 2013 35,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,362 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 32,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight blowing from exhaust down pipe flexi joints (part of catalyst )

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,306 miles

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seat positions

damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,981 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 YBW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

OV55 YBW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is OV55 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 YBW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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