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OU05 LLO

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,929 mi
Last recorded155,929 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LLO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 155,929 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 147,896 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 147,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 140,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 140,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,205 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 129,205 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,371 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 118,371 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,901 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 105,901 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 92,948 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2012 60,962 miles

engine oil low

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,846 miles

noise from steering

o/s/rear tyre scrubbing inner edge & tread getting low

rear brake pads look low

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

noise from steering

o/s/rear tyre scrubbing inner edge & tread getting low

rear brake pads look low

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,819 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge

o/s & n/s front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,474 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 LLO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LLO, 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 LLO registered?

OU05 LLO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is OU05 LLO safe to buy?

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