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LG54 THN

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 THN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,996 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged up (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 97,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged up (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,345 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber soft

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 90,345 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber soft

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid empty (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,336 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake warning light flashing (brake reservoir cap broken)

engine oil level low

Fail 4 Aug 2017 90,121 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre, low pressure

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,748 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,099 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 70,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,478 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 59,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,574 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,104 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,190 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 47,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,754 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 THN is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LG54 THN, 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 LG54 THN registered?

LG54 THN is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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