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HN55 OXR

2005 Seat Altea

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,648 mi
Last recorded140,648 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 OXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 140,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight damage

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 87,127 miles

Offside Front slight damage

Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,166 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 47,940 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 47,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 47,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,381 miles

Both rear reflectors have a slight water ingress.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,810 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Surface Corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,371 miles

Horn is quiet

Pass 16 Nov 2015 37,633 miles

Nearside Front wiper smears

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

horn is queit

Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,702 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 35,702 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,030 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 33,030 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,001 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,500 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,394 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,617 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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HN55 OXR is a 2005 Seat Altea in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HN55 OXR, 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 HN55 OXR registered?

HN55 OXR is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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