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OU05 BZC

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,134 mi
Last recorded152,134 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 152,134 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 140,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 131,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 123,808 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,486 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both near side and off side drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 94,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,454 miles

front tyres worn low

rear tyres worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,065 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,822 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 25,367 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 BZC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

OU05 BZC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is OU05 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 BZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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