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AO54 LXY

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,470 mi
Last recorded103,470 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 LXY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,470 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 103,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 92,634 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,559 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,815 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,387 miles

1/ slight exhaut blow at front 2/ n/s rear tyre near legal limits wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,819 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,404 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 41,338 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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AO54 LXY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO54 LXY, 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 AO54 LXY registered?

AO54 LXY is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is AO54 LXY safe to buy?

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