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OU05 HFV

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,954 mi
Last recorded158,954 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HFV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 158,954 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges worn

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 151,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 145,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 139,050 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 120,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 108,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,284 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2014 87,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,137 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,979 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,270 miles

Rear registration plate slightly obscured by registration plate.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 46,270 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 36,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,116 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)

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 HFV is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HFV, 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 HFV registered?

OU05 HFV is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is OU05 HFV safe to buy?

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