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OU05 GZP

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,751 mi
Last recorded113,751 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 113,751 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 113,751 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,691 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 100,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 90,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,178 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 76,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,192 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,861 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,479 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,786 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 44,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,092 miles

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

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

front tyres very low on inner edges

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 GZP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU05 GZP?

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What year was OU05 GZP registered?

OU05 GZP is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is OU05 GZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 GZP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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