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OV05 NEO

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

140,971 mi
Last recorded140,971 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 NEO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 140,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wing has adhesive tape covering up the corroded/sharp rusty edges to prevent injury. Advise a more permanent repair asap.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 140,936 miles

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing corroded and holed leaving sharp rusty edges likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 127,391 miles

both the rear trailing arm bushes are becoming unbonded

offside front wing is corroded

rear flexible brake hoses are perished

Pass 16 May 2024 113,988 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

both the rear trailing arm bushes are unbonded

nearside front mirror cover is damaged

offside front shock absorber is leaking

Fail 13 May 2024 113,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

both the rear trailing arm bushes are unbonded

engine oil level is low

nearside front mirror cover is damaged

offside front shock absorber is leaking

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 12 May 2023 103,520 miles

engine oil leak apparent

nearside and offside rear brake hoses are becoming perished

nearside mirrror casing is damaged

Fail 11 May 2023 103,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine oil leak apparent

nearside and offside rear brake hoses are becoming perished

nearside mirrror casing is damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2022 100,974 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 100,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 99,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,973 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 97,972 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 95,216 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 91,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 87,544 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 87,528 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 84,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 84,490 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 8 May 2015 80,601 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 76,861 miles

N/S/R Hub-Back plate corroded and holed. recoomend replacing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F Hub-back plate corroded and holed. recommend replacing.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 76,861 miles

N/S/R Hub-Back plate corroded and holed. recoomend replacing.

O/S/F Hub-back plate corroded and holed. recommend replacing.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2013 71,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 71,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 65,090 miles

Nearside headlamp and bumper damaged and out of shape but secure.

Fail 14 May 2012 65,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside headlamp and bumper damaged and out of shape but secure.

Pass 3 May 2011 57,404 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 57,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,244 miles

NEarside headlamp poor fit and just in aim limit

Nearside outer cv boot slight leak past clip

Pass 20 May 2009 37,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2008 28,589 miles

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

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

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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OV05 NEO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 OV05 NEO, 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 OV05 NEO registered?

OV05 NEO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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