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OU05 ZUA

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,114 mi
Last recorded155,114 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 155,114 miles

ALL TYRES BALD ON EDGES AND BADLY PERISHED

Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,477 miles

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES AND WORN TO LIMIT

handbrake release button requires attention

Fail 20 Nov 2020 151,473 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES AND WORN TO LIMIT

handbrake release button requires attention

Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,372 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 139,937 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 139,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,598 miles

all tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 103,425 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 86,745 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 73,129 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 60,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 50,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2010 39,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,920 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,954 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 ZUA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

OU05 ZUA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is OU05 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 ZUA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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