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FA54 PXR

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,798 mi
Last recorded76,798 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 PXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,436 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,385 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,038 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Dec 2011 52,945 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

from pads low

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2010 47,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

from pads low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,359 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,157 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

vehicle "requesting" service?

Fail 19 Nov 2008 38,157 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

vehicle "requesting" service?

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,050 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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FA54 PXR is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA54 PXR, 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 FA54 PXR registered?

FA54 PXR is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FA54 PXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 PXR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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