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OU05 LAO

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,400 mi
Last recorded128,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LAO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 128,400 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,436 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,595 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 103,589 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,050 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,073 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2014 81,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 65,322 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 59,380 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 59,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,286 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 52,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,278 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,080 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 41,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 29,546 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 29,546 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LAO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LAO, 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

How do I check the history of OU05 LAO?

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What year was OU05 LAO registered?

OU05 LAO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is OU05 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 LAO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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