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OU55 BCY

2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,493 mi
Last recorded47,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 BCY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Reference TDI
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,068 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,907 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 24,645 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,645 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Reference TDI?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,392
Miles/Year
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring incomplete 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Stop lamp not working 1
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OU55 BCY is a 2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Reference TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU55 BCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was OU55 BCY registered?

OU55 BCY is a 2005 Seat Altea Reference TDI, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is OU55 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 BCY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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