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FP54 DCY

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,045 mi
Last recorded76,045 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 DCY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 95,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,811 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 DCY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DCY, 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 DCY?

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What year was FP54 DCY registered?

FP54 DCY is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is FP54 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 DCY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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