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LV54 VLB

2004 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,667 mi
Last recorded123,667 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 VLB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 114,575 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,068 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 101,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 85,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,493 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,758 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 51,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 32,019 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)

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 VLB is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 LV54 VLB, 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

How do I check the history of LV54 VLB?

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What year was LV54 VLB registered?

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

Is LV54 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 VLB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV54 VLB have outstanding finance?

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