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OU05 BJJ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 145,890 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 143,049 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 143,047 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 140,587 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 140,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 135,850 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,677 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 118,903 miles

Rear engine mount bush deterioratibng

Fail 3 Mar 2017 118,903 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)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear engine mount bush deterioratibng

Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,702 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,024 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 73,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,354 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 106,465 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Apr 2010 49,898 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,842 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 37,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,321 miles

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

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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OU05 BJJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU05 BJJ, 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 OU05 BJJ registered?

OU05 BJJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is OU05 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 BJJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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