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OU05 LBE

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,633 mi
Last recorded57,633 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LBE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine185cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2011 57,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,891 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,936 miles

Rear tyres cracked between treads.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,982 miles

both rear tyre perishing

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 LBE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

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

Is OU05 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 LBE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU05 LBE have outstanding finance?

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