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OU05 KZX

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KZX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,512 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,495 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 83,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,919 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,067 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,067 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,016 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge close to limit and cracking to tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 72,005 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge close to limit and cracking to tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,377 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,963 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,169 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 24,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,450 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 KZX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KZX, 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 KZX registered?

OU05 KZX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is OU05 KZX safe to buy?

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