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OU05 CHC

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,972 mi
Last recorded143,972 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 CHC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 143,972 miles

Front wiper blades starting to wear

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 132,851 miles

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

Offside front tyre 2.9mm low on edge,,,Nearside front tyre 2.3mm low on edge,,,Offside rear tyre 2.9mm,,,

Pass 17 Jun 2013 119,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 119,827 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,232 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre 2.2mm,,,,Both rear tyres below limit on edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,997 miles

Both front tyres below limit on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,901 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 59,894 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre 3.00mm ,,,,,Offside front tyre 2.2mm

Offside under floor cooler not secure

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,196 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 3 Jul 2008 42,188 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

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 CHC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

OU05 CHC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is OU05 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 CHC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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