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DG54 HKU

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,240 mi
Last recorded144,240 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HKU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 144,240 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 132,191 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 115,691 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,995 miles

serpentine belt frayed

Fail 24 Aug 2010 78,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

serpentine belt frayed

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,167 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,841 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,218 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DG54 HKU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG54 HKU, 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 DG54 HKU registered?

DG54 HKU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is DG54 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 HKU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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