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OU05 FKW

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,295 mi
Last recorded141,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 141,295 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s,o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s,o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 136,063 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 121,771 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2022 111,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2021 109,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,629 miles

Central exhaust joinning clamp/sleeve from front to centre pipe broken but not leaking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight bind from brake/hub when rotated by hand

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 108,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust joinning clamp/sleeve from front to centre pipe broken but not leaking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight bind from brake/hub when rotated by hand

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 23 Nov 2018 102,942 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 102,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,647 miles

parking brake just met MOT requirements.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,154 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,964 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 69,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,393 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,857 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,857 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,717 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)

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 FKW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FKW, 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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OU05 FKW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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