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OU55 BHL

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,020 mi
Last recorded116,020 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 BHL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 116,020 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 111,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,322 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 99,322 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,901 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,416 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,416 miles

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

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 BHL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BHL, 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 OU55 BHL registered?

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

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