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OU05 LFT

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,677 mi
Last recorded98,677 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LFT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,677 miles

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

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

both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 98,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 92,962 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 92,950 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,014 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 May 2010 68,539 miles

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

nail in shoulder of nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,621 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 55,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,382 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 37,382 miles

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

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 LFT is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

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

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