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OU05 BZE

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,905 mi
Last recorded113,905 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,517 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 68,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,183 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,867 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,043 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 BZE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

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

Is OU05 BZE safe to buy?

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