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OU05 HHP

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,021 mi
Last recorded113,021 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 113,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 107,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Fail 8 May 2015 107,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Pass 16 May 2014 100,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2013 93,718 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 83,116 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 83,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 72,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 60,403 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 48,332 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 48,332 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 36,983 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

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 HHP is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HHP, 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 HHP?

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What year was OU05 HHP registered?

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

Is OU05 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 HHP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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