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OV55 YCD

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,914 mi
Last recorded156,914 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 156,914 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 151,110 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 151,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 143,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,976 miles

engine undertray hanging down.

oil leak from engine/gearbox.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 138,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

engine undertray hanging down.

oil leak from engine/gearbox.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 132,425 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

service light on

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 9 Jun 2014 132,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

service light on

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,493 miles

Engine warning light on

Front discs lipped.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 128,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

emissions warning light on

eml on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 112,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heavy oil leak - requires attention

High rear brake imbalance

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

Plastic undertrays fitted obsecuring view

Fail 31 Mar 2012 112,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heavy oil leak - requires attention

High rear brake imbalance

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

Plastic undertrays fitted obsecuring view

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,317 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,317 miles

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,013 miles

nearside cv boot perishing.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 17,979 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 YCD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

OV55 YCD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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