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OU05 KZC

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,100 mi
Last recorded135,100 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 135,100 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 135,100 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 130,442 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 125,897 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wrong bulb showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 123,235 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,161 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 121,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 118,749 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 118,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 111,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front back plate rotted away

Pass 24 May 2017 102,042 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 20 May 2017 101,932 miles

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 14 May 2016 92,334 miles

Offside Rear coil spring low section badly corroded.

bothside front antiroll bar linkage ball joint,s dust cover,s perishing,braking should replace.

Pass 6 May 2015 85,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,372 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Mar 2014 80,372 miles

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,130 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 72,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiperblades smeary

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn on both sides

Fail 9 Mar 2010 47,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,621 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,542 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 KZC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

OU05 KZC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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