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OU05 LGY

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,450 mi
Last recorded41,450 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LGY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 41,450 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,012 miles

Front brake imbalance 22%

Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,012 miles

Front brake imbalance 22%

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working wrong colour (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,739 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,895 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 38,888 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,045 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,052 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)

outer sill covers fitted

under floor protection covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2009 28,052 miles

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

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)

outer sill covers fitted

under floor protection covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,079 miles

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

sill covers fitted inside and out

underbody covers fitted

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 LGY is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 LGY, 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 LGY registered?

OU05 LGY is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is OU05 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 LGY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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