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FP54 OVU

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 OVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 131,880 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 131,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 126,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,970 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,780 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r tyre cut

Fail 26 Mar 2013 93,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r tyre cut

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,032 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 71,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,569 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,429 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 40,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,041 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,538 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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FP54 OVU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU?

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What year was FP54 OVU registered?

FP54 OVU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is FP54 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 OVU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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