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OU05 FMD

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,570 mi
Last recorded194,570 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 FMD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 194,570 miles

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

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

front and rear disc pitted and rust

Fail 18 May 2018 194,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear disc pitted and rust

Fail 18 May 2018 194,570 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (3.5.1i)

engine covers/ under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 188,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 176,795 miles

Rear rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Feb 2016 176,795 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2015 174,366 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 174,366 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 147,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 123,198 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 123,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 102,105 miles

Both rear road springs corroding

Engine cover and undertray fitted

N/S/F foglamp cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Some corrosion to front inner discs

Fail 15 Mar 2012 102,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear road springs corroding

Engine cover and undertray fitted

N/S/F foglamp cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Some corrosion to front inner discs

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,924 miles

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

engine lumpy and smokey

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2008 44,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front outer driveshaft boot weeping

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 FMD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

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

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