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AF54 HDO

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,993 mi
Last recorded165,993 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2014 165,993 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light 'ON'

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear tyres are going out of shape

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Sep 2014 165,993 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light 'ON'

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres are going out of shape

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2013 152,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level below minimum (topped up for MOT)

engine managment light on

glow plug light flashing

n/s/f fog light out

undertray loose

Fail 26 Sep 2013 152,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level below minimum (topped up for MOT)

engine managment light on

glow plug light flashing

n/s/f fog light out

undertray loose

Pass 21 Sep 2012 142,774 miles

engine under tray has come adrift

front no plate cracked

no oil on dipstick

Fail 21 Sep 2012 142,774 miles

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

engine under tray has come adrift

front no plate cracked

no oil on dipstick

Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,878 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 123,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

oil level low at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 85,162 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,978 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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AF54 HDO is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 80,520 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 AF54 HDO, 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 22 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF54 HDO registered?

AF54 HDO is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AF54 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 HDO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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