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OU05 BHW

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,962 mi
Last recorded190,962 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BHW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 190,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 170,947 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 163,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 157,348 miles

Engine slight misfire

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 157,348 miles

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

Engine slight misfire

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 146,856 miles

sills have plastic cover and underside also covered in parts

Fail 11 May 2019 146,856 miles

sills have plastic cover and underside also covered in parts

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 139,561 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose perished

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

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

Offside Front brake hose perished

sill covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 139,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake hose perished

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

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

Offside Front brake hose perished

sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 134,645 miles

Both rear tyres, inner edges very worn *cord not visible at the time of test*

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox/driveshaft seal NS ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 134,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres, inner edges very worn *cord not visible at the time of test*

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox/driveshaft seal NS ()

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

Pass 3 May 2016 121,862 miles

Rear tyres cutting inner edges

under trays and sill trims fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 121,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres cutting inner edges

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2013 87,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine diagnostic light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,582 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 78,582 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,300 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 66,300 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,179 miles

engine light on

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,172 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 33,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 BHW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BHW, 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 BHW registered?

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

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