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OU05 HHO

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,422 mi
Last recorded138,422 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HHO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 138,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 138,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven very low reading n/s/rear as if caliper seized. (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension arm front bush damaged but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 1 Apr 2017 127,897 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 118,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight play n/s/f lower arm front bush

Pass 14 Mar 2015 108,204 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

slight play in both front lower arm, front inner bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,685 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 89,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 78,993 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 78,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,287 miles

all tyres on approx 2-3mm

Pass 5 May 2010 57,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,631 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 7 May 2008 36,877 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 36,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 HHO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HHO, 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 HHO registered?

OU05 HHO is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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