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OU05 FGE

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,132 mi
Last recorded145,132 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 145,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 141,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 136,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 133,281 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 129,360 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 126,122 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 117,958 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 114,546 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,186 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 107,543 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 103,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt plastic cover missing

Pass 25 Jan 2014 99,604 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,856 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,633 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,393 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 FGE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

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

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