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OU05 NCX

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,284 mi
Last recorded161,284 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2016 161,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 145,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat belt frayed

eml light on

Pass 22 Mar 2014 126,052 miles

Ns rear tyre has worn close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2013 109,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres on 3-4 mm

rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,263 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 43,799 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,227 miles

N/s/front tyre showing several deep cuts but not reaching cords or ply. Advice keep eye on reported tyre.

N/s/rear tyre showing several deep cuts but not reaching cords or ply. Advice keep eye on reported tyre.

There is a slight play in n/s/front track rod end.

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 NCX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NCX, 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

How do I check the history of OU05 NCX?

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What year was OU05 NCX registered?

OU05 NCX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is OU05 NCX safe to buy?

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