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OU05 BVK

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,053 mi
Last recorded203,053 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 203,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 190,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 190,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 179,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 174,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2021 168,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner edges.perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 160,713 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 152,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferules corroded aswell (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Pass 10 Mar 2018 143,191 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 11 Mar 2017 132,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 107,775 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,727 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,580 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 80,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,406 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,757 miles

advise damage to rear number plate

advise slight grease around nearside front cv boot

advise small chip to front screen

advise to offside rear tyre worn to 2mm / featherd and nail in tread

strong advise to nearside front washer jet not working

Fail 22 Mar 2011 74,734 miles

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

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

advise damage to rear number plate

advise slight grease around nearside front cv boot

advise small chip to front screen

advise to offside rear tyre worn to 2mm / featherd and nail in tread

strong advise to nearside front washer jet not working

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,066 miles

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,431 miles

Slight leak from N/S/F C/V joint boot.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,105 miles

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

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 BVK 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 81.8%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

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

Is OU05 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 BVK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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