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OU05 NKO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,894 mi
Last recorded121,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,894 miles

Centre seat belt catch casing missing

N/s wipers smeary

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 110,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,573 miles

centre rear seat belt holster outer casing missing. holster operates correctly

n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush splitting not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/f lower rear wishbone bush splitting not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 30 Jun 2014 94,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear seat belt holster outer casing missing. holster operates correctly

n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush splitting not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/f lower rear wishbone bush splitting not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,883 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,202 miles

fuel cooler bolt snapped and hanging down

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,585 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres close to wear bands.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 29,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to wear bands.

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 NKO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

OU05 NKO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is OU05 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 NKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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