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OU05 BHA

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,663 mi
Last recorded132,663 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BHA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 132,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 126,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 122,786 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 122,784 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 120,747 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 118,011 miles

light cracking to n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2020 115,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,459 miles

cracking o/s/r tyre

some corrosion front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,425 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,128 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 83,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,642 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,522 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre has small cuts in tread area - no cords visible

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,087 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 55,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 50,042 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 50,042 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 42,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,090 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,949 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 27,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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OU05 BHA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU05 BHA, 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 OU05 BHA registered?

OU05 BHA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is OU05 BHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 BHA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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