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HF54 FAM

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,692 mi
Last recorded138,692 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 FAM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 138,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 131,403 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 131,403 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 reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 117,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leaks underneath

rear reverse lamp lens broken

Fail 9 Aug 2014 117,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leaks underneath

rear reverse lamp lens broken

Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,045 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 99,558 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,047 miles

Front disc and pad's worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2011 88,047 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front disc and pad's worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,830 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2009 61,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,037 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 38,031 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,031 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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HF54 FAM is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HF54 FAM, 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 HF54 FAM registered?

HF54 FAM is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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