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OU05 HCD

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,662 mi
Last recorded144,662 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HCD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 144,662 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 131,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant below minimum mark

Pass 10 Mar 2021 121,503 miles

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 121,173 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre bald on edges and down to wear bars

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to wear bars

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,015 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 113,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,670 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre has low edges

Fail 25 Feb 2019 105,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front tyre tread edges, little worn

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tracking is out

Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,996 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F & N/S/R tyre tread edges, little low

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2018 95,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F & N/S/R tyre tread edges, little low

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside rear wheel lightly binding unloaded

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside rear wheel lightly binding unloaded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,149 miles

both rear tyres are worn from the inner side

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake warning light flahes on dashboard

traction control light remains on

Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,324 miles

o/s/r brake binding very slightly.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,173 miles

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

wipers smearing just ok to pass

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,808 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,284 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 27,724 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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OU05 HCD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

OU05 HCD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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