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LG54 UWR

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 UWR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 101,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,004 miles

eml light is on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,703 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,687 miles

slight oil residue on undertray

Fail 22 Oct 2014 64,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 58,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2012 53,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

indicator stalk worn / loose operation

Pass 20 Oct 2012 53,779 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

indicator stalk worn / loose operation

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,353 miles

Front brake discs below minimum thickness

Fail 25 Oct 2011 48,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Front brake discs below minimum thickness

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,512 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 22,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

unable to open offside rear door from outside

uneven front tyre wear

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 UWR is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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