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AO54 ZVN

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,637 mi
Last recorded81,637 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ZVN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,637 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2016 81,637 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake operation notchy

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2014 60,200 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)

Offside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake operation notchy

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,704 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,225 miles

handbrake travel high and knoctcy on opperation

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,199 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2010 30,809 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,207 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,767 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 ZVN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO54 ZVN, 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 AO54 ZVN registered?

AO54 ZVN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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