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FE54 VKJ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,281 mi
Last recorded122,281 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 VKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 122,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,669 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,470 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,097 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,580 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,122 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 56,117 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,357 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,843 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,665 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,455 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,300 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,500 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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FE54 VKJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FE54 VKJ, 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

How do I check the history of FE54 VKJ?

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What year was FE54 VKJ registered?

FE54 VKJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is FE54 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 VKJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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