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OU05 FVP

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,804 mi
Last recorded128,804 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 FVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 128,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear dust shield corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 117,536 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,966 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 17 Aug 2017 106,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 99,321 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 20 Aug 2016 99,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,809 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 79,034 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

rear tyres worn to three mm in places

Pass 4 May 2010 61,648 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 52,028 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 44,148 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 FVP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

OU05 FVP is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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