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OU05 FKO

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,797 mi
Last recorded140,797 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 FKO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 140,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

EML warning lamp on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 136,608 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 127,494 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 118,362 miles

front discs general deterioration

Pass 8 Nov 2012 109,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake disc discoloured

Fail 8 Nov 2012 109,305 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake disc discoloured

Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs corroding inner face

windscreen washers work but only just reach screen

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,472 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 66,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres badly feathered, o/s/r tyre low/ close to limits.

front pads slightly low.

n/s wahsher jet inop, o/s provides enough water to clear the screen.

vibration through car on fast idle.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,053 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,150 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 FKO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

OU05 FKO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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