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FP54 DCV

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,322 mi
Last recorded109,322 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 DCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 109,322 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 109,322 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 98,806 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 79,797 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,317 miles

front pads

Fail 10 Jan 2011 69,317 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front pads

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,107 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,094 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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FP54 DCV is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP54 DCV, 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 FP54 DCV?

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What year was FP54 DCV registered?

FP54 DCV is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is FP54 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 DCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP54 DCV have outstanding finance?

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