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OU05 CFZ

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,471 mi
Last recorded192,471 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 CFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 192,471 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 185,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 178,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 178,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 166,054 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 156,237 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 156,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 151,616 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 151,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 147,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,504 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 133,904 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 125,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 117,400 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,055 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 94,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,796 miles

need front and rear pads approx 3-4000 miles

Fail 12 Sep 2011 84,796 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

need front and rear pads approx 3-4000 miles

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,346 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 CFZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CFZ, 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 CFZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for OU05 CFZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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