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CU54 OPR

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,334 mi
Last recorded134,334 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OPR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 134,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 2 Apr 2016 134,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Apr 2015 121,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,875 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 82,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,779 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,264 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,950 miles

Both Front Tyres badly worn on inside edge (stepped tread area) May indicate tracking needs adjustment

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,795 miles

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

Both Front Tyres badly worn on inside edge (stepped tread area) May indicate tracking needs adjustment

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,855 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 48,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,182 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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CU54 OPR is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 CU54 OPR, 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 CU54 OPR registered?

CU54 OPR is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is CU54 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 OPR 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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