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OY05 VPX

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,004 mi
Last recorded156,004 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 VPX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 156,004 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 156,004 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

reverse lights

Pass 23 May 2022 152,650 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 143,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 141,190 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 136,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 132,646 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 125,165 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,093 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 103,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,947 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 82,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,995 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,371 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,371 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,568 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 49,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,137 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,259 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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OY05 VPX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY05 VPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY05 VPX registered?

OY05 VPX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is OY05 VPX safe to buy?

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