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2005 SEAT ALTEA
General Information
- Registration OU05LHP
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALTEA
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 01 Jul 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp not working on main beam faulty swich (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,815 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- OIL LEAK
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- OIL LEAK
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,128 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,531 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,890 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,739 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014 1 Jul 202630 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,377 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013 1 Jul 20264 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,453 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,705 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2011 1 Jul 202626 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
3 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,180 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,974 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OU05LHP was registered on 2005-06-23
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