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OU05 CFM

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,286 mi
Last recorded41,286 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 39,965 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,819 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides shock casing corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 38,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides shock casing corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear stop lamp and Position lamps slightly dim ?

Fail 19 Oct 2018 37,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp and Position lamps slightly dim ?

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,675 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,573 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,822 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,378 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,346 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 16,608 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,742 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 11,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CFM is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CFM, 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 CFM registered?

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

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The MOT history for OU05 CFM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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