CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU05 HJC

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end at clip splitting some grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end at clip splitting some grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 74,745 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 74,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 69,752 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 11 May 2016 66,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2016 66,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,213 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 59,435 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv boot pin hole seep grease

Pass 7 May 2013 53,996 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 53,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 48,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,323 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2010 38,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,217 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU05 HJC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HJC, 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 HJC?

You can check the full history of OU05 HJC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU05 HJC registered?

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

Is OU05 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 HJC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU05 HJC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU05 HJC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.