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HX54 LYG

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 LYG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,036 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

slight binding on offside rear brake

weak beam pattern nearside headlamp

Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,014 miles

All tyres are perished

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2016 71,013 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing key not in car, unable to check cap (7.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All tyres are perished

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,536 miles

NSR tyre perrished on sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,905 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,704 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,652 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,975 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,266 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,091 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre.both front tyres very low on edges

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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HX54 LYG is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HX54 LYG, 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 HX54 LYG registered?

HX54 LYG is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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