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LD54 WXB

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,179 mi
Last recorded160,179 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 WXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 160,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 160,179 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 154,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (back plate/splash guard badly corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

reversing lamp not working.

Fail 7 Jul 2020 154,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2019 152,484 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

reverse lamps not working

Fail 5 Jul 2019 152,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

reverse lamps not working

Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished and starting to loose its shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside fog lamp lense damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished and starting to loose its shape (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 9 Jul 2018 144,471 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished and starting to loose its shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside fog lamp lense damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished and starting to loose its shape (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,667 miles

Both front discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 127,357 miles

front tyres part worn

Fail 6 Jul 2016 127,357 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres part worn

Pass 27 Jun 2015 115,022 miles

both front cv gaitors slightly split

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

airbag light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,925 miles

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

front wipers perrished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,388 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,388 miles

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

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

slight pulsating on n/s/f brake

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,332 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 36,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,216 miles

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)

o/s front tyre below 1.6mm along inside edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 9,232 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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LD54 WXB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD54 WXB, 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 LD54 WXB registered?

LD54 WXB is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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