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FP54 WUA

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,697 mi
Last recorded149,697 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 149,697 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 149,697 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 132,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 116,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 112,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2007 103,209 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 WUA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WUA, 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.

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What year was FP54 WUA registered?

FP54 WUA is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is FP54 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 WUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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