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OU05 BHV

2005 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,520 mi
Last recorded90,520 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BHV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,520 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,948 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated light mist of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 86,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,771 miles

O/ S/F/ C V GAITER SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,035 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,572 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 74,571 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,234 miles

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

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,236 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,735 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,735 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,357 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 61,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,099 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 52,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,908 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 28,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 BHV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OU05 BHV, 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 BHV registered?

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

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