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LG54 TKE

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,699 mi
Last recorded88,699 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 TKE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 88,699 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 88,435 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 82,700 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 82,700 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,489 miles

coolant level low

engine check light is on

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 19 Aug 2013 76,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all wipers smearing slightly

coolant level low

engine check light is on

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,111 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,493 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,291 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,669 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 28,666 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 20 Aug 2007 22,960 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 TKE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

LG54 TKE is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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