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OU05 FVL

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 FVL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 124,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 124,065 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 115,562 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 115,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 112,650 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 112,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,745 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 105,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,457 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 105,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 101,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,273 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust support coroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 97,204 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement nearside and offside (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust support coroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,084 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,974 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2014 89,028 miles

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

both rear discs dust shields excessivly corroded

centre exhaust brackets broken off, but exhaust still supported

rear subframe rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,028 miles

both rear discs dust shields excessivly corroded

centre exhaust brackets broken off, but exhaust still supported

rear subframe rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2013 85,855 miles

1 both front brakes slight bind

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,855 miles

1 both front brakes slight bind

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,124 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,433 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 38,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,411 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 FVL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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