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OU05 BXD

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,988 mi
Last recorded118,988 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BXD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 118,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2018 118,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,318 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,678 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 110,678 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,181 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 83,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,248 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 70,974 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,557 miles

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 BXD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BXD, 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 BXD registered?

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

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