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OY55 XBX

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,598 mi
Last recorded135,598 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 131,469 miles

both front headlamps deteriorating beam patterns

Pass 1 Oct 2018 127,636 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 127,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 123,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 117,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,612 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 98,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,156 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,242 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,070 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 XBX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XBX, 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 OY55 XBX registered?

OY55 XBX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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The MOT history for OY55 XBX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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