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FP54 UPL

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,635 mi
Last recorded135,635 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 135,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 131,980 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 131,980 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 128,194 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,243 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 115,164 miles

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s&o/s undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,627 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,608 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,439 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,392 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 83,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,017 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 75,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,780 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 42,752 miles

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Pass 7 Nov 2009 32,537 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,979 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,242 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 UPL is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FP54 UPL, 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 UPL?

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What year was FP54 UPL registered?

FP54 UPL is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is FP54 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 UPL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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