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AO54 RVJ

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,678 mi
Last recorded108,678 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 RVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 108,678 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 96,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 96,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,794 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2010 69,993 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 66,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,634 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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AO54 RVJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

AO54 RVJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is AO54 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 RVJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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