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OU55 ZGK

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,328 mi
Last recorded171,328 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 ZGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 171,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 165,269 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 165,269 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 158,872 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,592 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 153,578 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 147,805 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate badly corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 147,799 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake back plate badly corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 139,088 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres worn on edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,419 miles

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

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

Rear both worn inner edges.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 119,611 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,152 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 91,465 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,498 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 81,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,251 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,822 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 37,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,312 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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OU55 ZGK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OU55 ZGK, 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 OU55 ZGK registered?

OU55 ZGK is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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The MOT history for OU55 ZGK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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