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OY05 RLV

2005 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,223 mi
Last recorded162,223 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea XL104,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 RLV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 162,223 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 156,593 miles

Both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 156,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears starting to go bald on inner edges and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 153,174 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses discolouring (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 153,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses discolouring (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 145,164 miles

Coil springs corroding

Pass 21 May 2018 134,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and very low on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 123,817 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres cracked/perished, going out of shape, wearing low on edges and o/s/r has cut to cords

Pass 23 May 2016 113,491 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 113,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 104,346 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 104,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded and red, rear pads wearing

Pass 14 May 2014 95,008 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 95,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 85,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 May 2012 76,087 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 66,803 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,078 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,462 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,529 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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OY05 RLV is a 2005 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 104,346 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY05 RLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY05 RLV registered?

OY05 RLV is a 2005 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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