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OU05 HCX

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,733 mi
Last recorded150,733 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 150,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 146,615 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 143,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 140,105 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 135,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 131,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 118,955 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 118,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,229 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 116,229 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,276 miles

eml on

Fail 30 Aug 2011 103,276 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,380 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges ,

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,757 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two child seats fitted to rear

Fail 24 Jul 2008 50,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two child seats fitted to rear

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 HCX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

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

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