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OU05 KYV

2005 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,909 mi
Last recorded131,909 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea XL104,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KYV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2023 131,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 129,839 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 127,799 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,126 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,073 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,901 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 114,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,136 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 84,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 69,684 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,434 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 36,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,129 miles

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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OU05 KYV is a 2005 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU05 KYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 KYV registered?

OU05 KYV is a 2005 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is OU05 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 KYV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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