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FV54 NWH

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,850 mi
Last recorded113,850 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 NWH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 113,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 102,084 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 95,721 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

rear tyres underinflated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 81,721 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 81,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2011 72,983 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 61,086 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,062 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,495 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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FV54 NWH is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV54 NWH, 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

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What year was FV54 NWH registered?

FV54 NWH is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is FV54 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 NWH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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