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OU55 BHJ

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,916 mi
Last recorded161,916 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 BHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 161,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 154,573 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 148,448 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 141,550 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 141,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 135,587 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 130,304 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,925 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,002 miles

both front tyres have heavy wear on inside edge

rear pads worn low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,580 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,982 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,052 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,648 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 45,105 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,700 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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OU55 BHJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU55 BHJ, 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 OU55 BHJ registered?

OU55 BHJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is OU55 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 BHJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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