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OU05 CFV

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,372 mi
Last recorded140,372 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 CFV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 140,372 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 132,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 123,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,497 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,701 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 105,864 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,017 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,431 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 97,291 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 91,220 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 79,459 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,757 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near/side rear 205/55 VR 16 tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2010 47,894 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near/side rear 205/55 VR 16 tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,759 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 31,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 CFV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU05 CFV?

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What year was OU05 CFV registered?

OU05 CFV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is OU05 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 CFV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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