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OU05 KZD

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,360 mi
Last recorded133,360 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 133,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 129,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Nov 2014 121,355 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated and middle box bracket broke

Pass 23 Nov 2013 114,271 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,802 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 105,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 92,700 miles

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

Nearside front Antiroll bar drop link gaiter split

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front Antiroll bar drop link gaiter split

Fail 15 Dec 2011 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front Antiroll bar drop link gaiter split

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front Antiroll bar drop link gaiter split

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 66,382 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Small chunk out of nearside rear tyre sidewall

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,382 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Small chunk out of nearside rear tyre sidewall

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,542 miles

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

Rear registration plate cracked/damaged

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 KZD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZD, 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 KZD registered?

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

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