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EO54 EPL

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,485 mi
Last recorded210,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 EPL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 210,485 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s/f and also o/s/f bolt side (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 210,485 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s/f and also o/s/f bolt side (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 198,251 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 185,866 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 185,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 171,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 162,373 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light is showing a fault

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF brake back plate has corroded

OSR brake back plate has corroded

OSR brake is binding slightly

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 162,373 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light is showing a fault

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF brake back plate has corroded

OSR brake back plate has corroded

OSR brake is binding slightly

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 150,941 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f & o/s/r brake discs back plates corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 132,412 miles

rear exhaust heat shield is lose

Fail 6 Aug 2013 132,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield is lose

Pass 10 Aug 2012 120,276 miles

advise o/s/r brake baking place starting to brake up

advise rear anti roll bar collour cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2011 107,382 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 107,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,608 miles

headlamps starting to go misty

Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,835 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,317 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,187 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre, close to edge of tread

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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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EO54 EPL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EO54 EPL, 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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EO54 EPL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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