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HV05 UOS

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 UOS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 93,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Steering light on

Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 89,723 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,858 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,965 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

free play in engine mount/stabilizer

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,just within limit

n/s/r tyre worn/ split on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,550 miles

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

n/s wiper blade smearing

rear brake heat shields holed/corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 78,550 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s wiper blade smearing

rear brake heat shields holed/corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,049 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,177 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 72,177 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,706 miles

LIGHT ON DASH INDICATING FAULT

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 68,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

LIGHT ON DASH INDICATING FAULT

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,300 miles

steering light on

Fail 27 Feb 2009 31,980 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,054 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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HV05 UOS is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HV05 UOS, 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 HV05 UOS registered?

HV05 UOS is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HV05 UOS safe to buy?

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