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OU05 KZN

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,734 mi
Last recorded119,734 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 119,734 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 119,734 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 114,134 miles

Offside Front very close to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 114,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm strong advise change asap (4.1.E.1)

both front tyers wear on inner edge and beginning to bald advise change wheel alignment asap

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 110,930 miles

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

rear tyres close to legal limit and inner edge worn

Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 94,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn unevenly and very low

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 19 Jul 2010 72,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

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

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,408 miles

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

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

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 KZN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

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

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