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MH54 HXZ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,000 mi
Last recorded148,000 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 HXZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 148,000 miles

Nearside Rear back plate on disc corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

error light on

Fail 4 Oct 2019 147,968 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values advise engine noise (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working advise front fog lights not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear back plate on disc corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

error light on

Pass 9 Oct 2018 139,828 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 8 Oct 2018 139,828 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 17 Oct 2017 135,190 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 13 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 131,680 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 131,680 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 128,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 128,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 121,090 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 121,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,001 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 116,787 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 108,832 miles

advise o/s cv boot leeking

Pass 19 Nov 2011 101,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,117 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2009 75,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,733 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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MH54 HXZ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MH54 HXZ, 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 MH54 HXZ registered?

MH54 HXZ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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