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LV54 SFE

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 SFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 100,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,800 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,780 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on inside and nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inside

Offside Front tyre tread low on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre BALD on inside and nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 85,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre tread low on inside and nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inside

Offside Front tyre tread low on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre BALD on inside and nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,479 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,468 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight grab on offside rear wheel

Fail 29 Jul 2015 70,608 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight grab on offside rear wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 40,285 miles

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inner shoulder advise replacement 205/55/16

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,499 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted/plastic under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,550 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 14,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,008 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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LV54 SFE is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV54 SFE, 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 LV54 SFE registered?

LV54 SFE is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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