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AU54 LML

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,108 mi
Last recorded176,108 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LML
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 176,108 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 167,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 163,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine MIL illuminated

Fail 5 Aug 2021 162,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine MIL illuminated

Pass 2 Jun 2020 156,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn badly on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine MIL illuminated

Fail 1 Jun 2020 156,802 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn badly on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine MIL illuminated

Pass 20 May 2019 151,674 miles

Engine MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. down on effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 147,186 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 147,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 142,061 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

2. Offside front tyre pressure is low.

Fail 11 May 2017 142,002 miles

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

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

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

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

2. Offside front tyre pressure is low.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,621 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Slight damage to offside front flexi brake hose.

3. No oil on dip stick.

Pass 22 May 2015 131,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 123,647 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 9 May 2013 112,961 miles

1. Slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre. 2. Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 9 May 2012 104,803 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 May 2012 104,802 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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2010 90,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,810 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,481 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 58,949 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 58,949 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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AU54 LML is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AU54 LML, 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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AU54 LML is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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