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OU05 GZT

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,551 mi
Last recorded70,551 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 GZT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,551 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 70,549 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,518 miles

Slight brake bind on rear brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,078 miles

Oil leak

engine fault light on

ns head light has water inside unit

wipers poor

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,277 miles

both rear tyres split in tread

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,995 miles

wipers smearing screen slightly

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 GZT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

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

Is OU05 GZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 GZT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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