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OY55 OLN

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,378 mi
Last recorded148,378 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 OLN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 148,378 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 148,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,369 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate rusty

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2016 125,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate rusty

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2015 102,254 miles

temporary fuel filler cap fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,318 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 76,318 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front fog light lenses smashed

front fog light tell tale not working

front fog lights not working

rear wiper smears screen

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,387 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,147 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,423 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,385 miles

offside front tyre uneven wear,tread worn off inner edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,091 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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OY55 OLN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY55 OLN, 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 OY55 OLN registered?

OY55 OLN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is OY55 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 OLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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