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OU05 BVB

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BVB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front discs rusted

mil lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front discs rusted

mil lamp illuminated

rear discs rusted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

chip in screen

front and rear discs rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,003 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,988 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,724 miles

centre rear seatbelt stalk plastic cover broken but clasp is ok

Fail 26 Mar 2009 39,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear seatbelt stalk plastic cover broken but clasp is ok

Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,071 miles

Front screen chipped

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 BVB is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU05 BVB, 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 OU05 BVB registered?

OU05 BVB is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is OU05 BVB safe to buy?

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