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AK54 XZN

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,752 mi
Last recorded169,752 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 XZN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 169,752 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 156,079 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 145,599 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 130,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 114,680 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,296 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,915 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 83,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,352 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Excessive travel on the park brake lever

Nearside rear tyre under 3mm

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,177 miles

rear tyres slight out of sahpe

tailgate difficult to close

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,847 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,303 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,303 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,021 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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AK54 XZN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AK54 XZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK54 XZN registered?

AK54 XZN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is AK54 XZN safe to buy?

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