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OU05 KZF

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,876 mi
Last recorded127,876 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KZF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 127,876 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,916 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 123,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 123,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 120,496 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,843 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 114,843 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,157 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorating

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

Rear brake back plates corroding

Rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,535 miles

a few small chips in screen

front brake pads low

slight weep of oil from intercooler pipe

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,052 miles

Nearside rear tyre inside tread is out of shape

Offside rear tyre has cracks on the tread

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,871 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 KZF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KZF, 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

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What year was OU05 KZF registered?

OU05 KZF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 KZF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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