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CV54 XRM

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,047 mi
Last recorded64,047 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XRM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 64,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 64,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,556 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bold inner edges no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 60,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bold inner edges no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,852 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 55,848 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,061 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 51,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 45,787 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Side out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,490 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 40,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 30,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,029 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,646 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,831 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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CV54 XRM is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CV54 XRM, 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 CV54 XRM registered?

CV54 XRM is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is CV54 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV54 XRM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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