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DV54 DJJ

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,460 mi
Last recorded137,460 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 DJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 137,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 135,036 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,317 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 128,666 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 118,943 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 107,457 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 107,457 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,029 miles

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 97,029 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,466 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 76,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,712 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 57,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 50,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,469 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 42,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,531 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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DV54 DJJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DV54 DJJ, 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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DV54 DJJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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