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OU05 FFX

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,525 mi
Last recorded127,525 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 FFX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 127,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 115,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,275 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,384 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 82,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 71,429 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 71,429 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,386 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,104 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre on legal limit, immediate replacement is recommended

wheel alignment check recommended

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 FFX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FFX, 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

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What year was OU05 FFX registered?

OU05 FFX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is OU05 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 FFX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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