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OU05 CGK

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,585 mi
Last recorded115,585 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 CGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 115,585 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 115,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

cambelt cover loose

Pass 22 Feb 2024 105,376 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 105,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 101,787 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 101,787 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,573 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 94,573 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,211 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,502 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,279 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 80,270 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,130 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet release handle insecure

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,750 miles

child saet fitted nearside rear

Fail 25 Aug 2016 66,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

child saet fitted nearside rear

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,733 miles

Nearside Rear trye perished and cracked and low on tread 2;3mm of tread

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,822 miles

Offside rear tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,070 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,181 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,774 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,759 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 CGK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CGK, 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 CGK registered?

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

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