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FD54 OKJ

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,825 mi
Last recorded166,825 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 166,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 161,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 156,208 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 152,881 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlight tarnished

Pass 23 Jan 2019 140,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,248 miles

off side head lamp poor

off side rear brake binding

oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2017 134,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

off side head lamp poor

off side rear brake binding

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2016 127,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside head light lenz in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,200 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 inner edge worn/bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 111,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 99,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 99,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,015 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 73,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,361 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 51,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls are perished

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,839 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls are perished

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,232 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,232 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 11 Jan 2008 31,229 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,912 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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FD54 OKJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FD54 OKJ, 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 FD54 OKJ registered?

FD54 OKJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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