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OU05 CFJ

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,031 mi
Last recorded136,031 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 CFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 136,031 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose both wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 136,028 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body panel slightly loose both wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 118,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Body panel slightly loose both wings corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive and arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 118,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Body panel slightly loose both wings corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive and arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,694 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 112,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,800 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 111,800 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,032 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 104,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In centre tread ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,842 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 102,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 101,119 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,117 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 99,117 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,864 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,541 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 86,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 71,859 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,457 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 45,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,916 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,119 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,447 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,474 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 CFJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

OU05 CFJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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