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AU54 XEB

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XEB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 114,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion on rear under side

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,054 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 110,043 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,376 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 105,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,883 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box is chafing and melting rear bumper

nearside front tyre is extra load type,others standard load.

nearside rear seat belt difficult to extract,recommend replacement

Pass 16 Feb 2019 87,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear seat belt,difficult to pull out,recommend renewal.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,804 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 67,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 67,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 7 May 2014 59,572 miles

hazard switch sticking.

n/s wiper blade poor.

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 4 May 2013 53,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre getting low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 47,847 miles

E.M.Light on

exhaust corroded in places.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 May 2012 47,847 miles

E.M.Light on

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded in places.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 May 2011 42,091 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,709 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,833 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,757 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2007 22,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

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

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 XEB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU54 XEB, 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 AU54 XEB registered?

AU54 XEB is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is AU54 XEB safe to buy?

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