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OU05 HCO

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,257 mi
Last recorded76,257 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HCO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 76,257 miles

Check engine light on

Child seat fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,254 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Check engine light on

Child seat fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 56,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,181 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 35,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 26,821 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 HCO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO registered?

OU05 HCO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is OU05 HCO safe to buy?

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