MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
front and rear suspension has surface corrosion
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine light on dash
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
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
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
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
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
brake fluid getting low.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
brake fluid getting low.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of OU05 GZV?
You can check the full history of OU05 GZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OU05 GZV registered?
OU05 GZV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 May 2005.
Is OU05 GZV safe to buy?
The MOT history for OU05 GZV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OU05 GZV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU05 GZV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.