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MF54 XLU

2004 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,941 mi
Last recorded101,941 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 XLU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,941 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 101,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,780 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,539 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes perished

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outter side wall perished and also wearing low on inner edge

Offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 83,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

both wipers in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,882 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,328 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,310 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,382 miles

front tyres starting to scrub off on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,190 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 53,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,393 miles

ESP light on, adv attention.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

top of ring pull can, wedged in osf suspn arm, front pivot.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,605 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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MF54 XLU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF54 XLU, 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 MF54 XLU registered?

MF54 XLU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is MF54 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF54 XLU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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