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OU05 FRR

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,673 mi
Last recorded197,673 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 197,673 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 192,639 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating (not leaking at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2021 192,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating (not leaking at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2020 189,531 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2020 189,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2019 185,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2019 185,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2018 178,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 158,178 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 140,958 miles

chip in screen zone b

rear box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,042 miles

Chip in windscreen

Rear tyres worn very low on inner edge, nearly through to cords

Fail 4 Aug 2015 128,042 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Rear tyres worn very low on inner edge, nearly through to cords

Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill kit fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,620 miles

n/s/f cv boot damp

reat tyres worn inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in screen

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished and worn outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2008 33,769 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,769 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 FRR is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

OU05 FRR is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is OU05 FRR safe to buy?

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