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AF54 HCL

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,165 mi
Last recorded110,165 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HCL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 110,165 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,715 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 104,640 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,970 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,291 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,651 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,226 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,667 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,637 miles

damage to windscreen in zone a and been repaired

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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AF54 HCL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AF54 HCL, 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 AF54 HCL registered?

AF54 HCL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is AF54 HCL safe to buy?

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