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OU55 EHE

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,869 mi
Last recorded135,869 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,869 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 135,863 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Engine management light on

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,440 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,302 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 111,300 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,889 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,592 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 89,592 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bith front tuyre pressures

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,650 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2014 79,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,233 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 67,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,871 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,054 miles

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

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 EHE is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OU55 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

OU55 EHE is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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