MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edge s
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box mounting bracket has a small leak (6.1.2 (a))
FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
O/S/R TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE
Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR HANGER BROKEN (7.1.1)
FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
O/S/R TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
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OV55 ZHW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?
OV55 ZHW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 December 2005.
Is OV55 ZHW safe to buy?
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