2005 SEAT Altea 1.6L Petrol · OU55 EPP
2005 SEAT Altea (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 120,107 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU55 EPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2024
- 120,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU55 EPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Seat Altea (OU55 EPP) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))”.
OU55 EPP Mileage History
- 20/10/2021104,791 mi
- 05/10/2022107,579 mi+2,788 mi
- 10/10/2023116,117 mi+8,538 mi
- 11/09/2024120,100 mi+3,983 mi
- 10/10/2024120,107 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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