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LX04 LWU

2004 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,943 mi
Last recorded52,943 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 LWU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,740 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner raised tread 205/5516

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,875 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 41,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,029 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,617 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 26,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,816 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 22,714 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN TREAD

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,714 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN TREAD

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 12,008 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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LX04 LWU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX04 LWU, 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 LX04 LWU registered?

LX04 LWU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is LX04 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 LWU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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