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OU05 FJN

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,722 mi
Last recorded126,722 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 119,998 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2016 119,998 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,968 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 109,968 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,639 miles

N/S/F Wing Corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,120 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 FJN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJN, 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 FJN registered?

OU05 FJN is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is OU05 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 FJN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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