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LK54 SOC

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,273 mi
Last recorded128,273 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 SOC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 128,273 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 128,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,073 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres damaged on outer wall

Pass 16 Jun 2012 99,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 90,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,839 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 84,839 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 79,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2009 79,652 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LK54 SOC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK54 SOC, 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 LK54 SOC registered?

LK54 SOC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LK54 SOC safe to buy?

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