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OU05 LML

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,138 mi
Last recorded204,138 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LML
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 204,138 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 204,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 199,102 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot worn

Fail 21 Dec 2018 199,102 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot worn

Pass 4 Dec 2017 191,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced full of condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on inner wall

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 191,773 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced full of condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on inner wall

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 184,583 miles

exhaust back box corroded

n/s headlight has product

rear axle corroded

rear both spring corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 184,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 180,755 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 180,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 161,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 142,378 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 124,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N S H Lamp held by cable ties needs attantion

N S R Tyre geting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2012 124,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N S H Lamp held by cable ties needs attantion

N S R Tyre geting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,610 miles

Front Brake Discs slightly pitted on edges.

NSF Tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to show cords

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 96,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake Discs slightly pitted on edges.

NSF Tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to show cords

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,411 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,634 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 44,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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 LML is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LML, 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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OU05 LML is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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