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OU05 KWS

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,095 mi
Last recorded118,095 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KWS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,095 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,453 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 100,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 94,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded blistering under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded blistering under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,819 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 73,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,114 miles

nearside rear brake disc badly pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,791 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 26,788 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 KWS is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

OU05 KWS is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is OU05 KWS safe to buy?

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