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OU05 FKG

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,187 mi
Last recorded136,187 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 FKG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 136,187 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,265 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 120,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 109,884 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 99,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,776 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,198 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,528 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 FKG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FKG, 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 FKG registered?

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

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