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OUI 4198

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,582 mi
Last recorded179,582 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 4198
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 179,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 179,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front pipe flex as broken (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 166,008 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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OUI 4198 is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUI 4198, 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 OUI 4198 registered?

OUI 4198 is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is OUI 4198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 4198 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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