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LG54 UWY

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,704 mi
Last recorded101,704 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 UWY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2015 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,163 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,209 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)

airbag light on

engine light on

Fail 23 Jan 2013 81,100 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

air bag lamp is on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,126 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 64,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,842 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 52,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,481 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 38,481 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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LG54 UWY is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UWY, 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

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What year was LG54 UWY registered?

LG54 UWY is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is LG54 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG54 UWY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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