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OU05 HDK

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,378 mi
Last recorded52,378 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,294 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,802 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,367 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 39,367 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,318 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,895 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 33,895 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,463 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,196 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,511 miles

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing on screen

nsf tyre slightly perished and low inner and outer edge

osf tyre slightly perished and low inner and outer edges

osr tyre deep cut to tread

Fail 26 Nov 2012 26,511 miles

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

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

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers smearing on screen

both rear tyres slightly perished

nsf tyre slightly perished and low inner and outer edge

osf tyre slightly perished and low inner and outer edges

osr tyre deep cut to tread

Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,357 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,390 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,821 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,296 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 HDK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU05 HDK?

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What year was OU05 HDK registered?

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

Is OU05 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 HDK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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