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LD54 WXU

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,124 mi
Last recorded146,124 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 WXU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 146,124 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 143,267 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 143,267 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 139,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 139,117 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge been run under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 118,791 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wish bone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge been run under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner & outer. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Offside Rear tyre getting low

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2016 111,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 107,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,715 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 98,715 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blades req attention smearing screen.

n/s/s tyre tread low/cracked & perished & cut in tread pattern,

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,437 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perished.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,526 miles

full engine & under body covers fitted

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,677 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted/ full engine covers fitted/

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,937 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 34,937 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,738 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,856 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,718 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 WXU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD54 WXU, 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 LD54 WXU registered?

LD54 WXU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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The MOT history for LD54 WXU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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