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OV55 ZHW

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,955 mi
Last recorded115,955 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZHW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 115,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 115,953 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 113,016 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 107,593 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2018 102,371 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

O/S/R TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE

Fail 3 May 2018 102,371 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 97,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,139 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 89,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,421 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 79,333 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,955 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 68,955 miles

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.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 58,428 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,428 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,456 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,438 miles

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.

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 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.

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