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OU05 HDN

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,186 mi
Last recorded126,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 126,186 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Under body suspension components corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Under body suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 121,326 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens slightly damage

Rear reversing lamp not working

Fail 5 Apr 2023 121,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp lens slightly damage

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 9 Apr 2022 117,469 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 117,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 117,439 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,117 miles

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

standard undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2021 115,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

standard undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

factory undertrays fitted

nsr tyre low inside edge starting to go out of shape/ cracking

osr reflector damaged

osr tyre bald inside no cords visible at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside rear reflector outer lens broken but not likely to cause injury due to its location,

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,477 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired outer lens smashed but not likely to cause injury due to its position on the vehicle, (1.5.1c)

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,355 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 68,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 68,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S wiper poor.

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

Secondary bonnet catch stiff in operaion.t

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 60,676 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 60,676 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 54,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front and rear brake discs heavily worn

O/S/R and Offside front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Pass 19 May 2011 48,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2010 39,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre treads getting lumpy

Pass 21 May 2009 32,597 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2009 32,597 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 27,004 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 HDN is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

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

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