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AU54 XEE

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,051 mi
Last recorded111,051 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XEE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer CV grease evident - no obvious damage

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,602 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small split in o/s/f outter cv gaitor

Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers not checked for splits

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

small split in o/s/f outter cv gaitor

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,634 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

both rear tyres distorted and worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2013 68,634 miles

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

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

both rear tyres distorted and worn on inner edges

front brake disk inner faces poor

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,975 miles

Nearside rear tyre is stepping on inner edge,

Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,975 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is stepping on inner edge,

Offside rear brake pads are very low and brake is binding slightly,

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,725 miles

child seats fitted to rear

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

underbody trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,217 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge,

Slight staining around top coolant hose,

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 24 Apr 2009 36,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,023 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,202 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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AU54 XEE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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