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OU05 HJK

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,394 mi
Last recorded73,394 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HJK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 654,121 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 65,412 miles

Offside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 60,039 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 60,039 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 52,789 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 45,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,496 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,970 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 HJK is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HJK, 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

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What year was OU05 HJK registered?

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

Is OU05 HJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 HJK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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