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OU05 GZV

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,002 mi
Last recorded154,002 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 GZV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 154,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

timing chain in cylinder head very noisey

Pass 22 Sep 2020 148,378 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 148,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly distorted----225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 143,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 137,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2017 127,000 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,162 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

Fail 15 Oct 2014 110,432 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

Fail 3 May 2013 97,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 97,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 83,424 miles

Crack in front number plate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F cv boot has slight leak of greece

Rear brake pads very low, discs lipped and corroded. Unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,447 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chip in screen

slight leak from n/s/f c.v boot

slight play in n/s/f front wishbone bush

Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,447 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

chip in screen

slight leak from n/s/f c.v boot

slight play in n/s/f front wishbone bush

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,916 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 57,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f door damaged below door handle.front brake pads gaetting low.service light on.both front tyres wearing on inner edges.both rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,736 miles

brake fluid getting low.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 47,736 miles

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

brake fluid getting low.

Fail 1 May 2008 32,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2008 32,799 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 GZV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

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

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