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OU05 HJO

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,560 mi
Last recorded147,560 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 147,560 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 141,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 137,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 130,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 130,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 124,876 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 124,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 120,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 113,560 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 113,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 113,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 104,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,032 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,051 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,051 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn and grooved

rear coil springs obscured by rear suspension arms

under floor plastic trim obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 2 Jul 2012 80,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn and grooved

rear coil springs obscured by rear suspension arms

under floor plastic trim obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,372 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,372 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs nearly at minimum thickness

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 52,546 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 43,644 miles

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

leak around nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,758 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 HJO is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

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

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