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LF54 UBR

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,596 mi
Last recorded172,596 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 UBR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 172,596 miles

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

slight leaqk on n/s/f cv boot but still preventing dirt ingress

Pass 13 Jan 2016 156,590 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 156,226 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 135,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 135,986 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 114,661 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 114,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,006 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 93,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,597 miles

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

rear tyres inner edges cutting off

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,341 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,923 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Dec 2008 62,218 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 62,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,559 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)

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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LF54 UBR is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LF54 UBR, 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

How do I check the history of LF54 UBR?

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What year was LF54 UBR registered?

LF54 UBR is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is LF54 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 UBR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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