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MJ54 LFA

2004 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,798 mi
Last recorded118,798 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 LFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,798 miles

engine bay covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 118,798 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 114,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,624 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger side airbag deactivated at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,698 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,372 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,064 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)

catalyst connverter broken up and rattling

large sticker at top of windscreen just outside zone A

unable to check offside seat belt properly childs seat fitted

wind screen wiper blades getting smeery

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,276 miles

two nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,822 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 33,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres worn very low on edges and worn uneven

Coolant level low

N/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,886 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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MJ54 LFA is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ54 LFA, 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 MJ54 LFA registered?

MJ54 LFA is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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