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DE54 LBP

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,081 mi
Last recorded123,081 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 LBP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 123,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 123,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexis (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 114,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 100,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 90,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,087 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jun 2017 69,037 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 58,385 miles

Handbrake cables feel rough

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 52,045 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 52,043 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 48,143 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 44,602 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 1 Jun 2011 38,384 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 38,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,374 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,918 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)

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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DE54 LBP is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE54 LBP, 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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DE54 LBP is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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