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LG54 HPX

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

195,265 mi
Last recorded195,265 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 HPX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 195,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 188,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2022 174,497 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 163,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 157,472 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 157,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 149,214 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 148,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 135,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested due (unable access)

Fail 24 Oct 2018 135,361 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested due (unable access)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,263 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,122 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 81,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 58,111 miles

Front tyres have heavy wear on inside edges.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear seat belts not tested due to passenger items and effects.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,111 miles

Front tyres have heavy wear on inside edges.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear seat belts not tested due to passenger items and effects.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,415 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

covers fitted restricting test

nsr tyre heavily perished

Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,011 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread depths low (both 2mm) and outer sidewalls perished and worn

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,012 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,341 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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LG54 HPX is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LG54 HPX, 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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LG54 HPX is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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