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OU05 FVR

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,795 mi
Last recorded127,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 127,795 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 127,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 117,717 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed 5th door / boot lid (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre clearly been run flat at some point would recommend changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 117,713 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked to the point of exposing cordsv (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed 5th door / boot lid (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre clearly been run flat at some point would recommend changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,851 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 108,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,731 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn thin inner edges/recommend change asap

eng man lite on

front discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2015 90,462 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 90,461 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,388 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 101,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,593 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,289 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 FVR 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 68.8%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

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

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